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Food For Thought

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[Intro]
Am- E- G- D(2x)
[Verse]
AIvory madonna Edying in the dust,
Gwaiting for the manna Dcoming from the west.
AmBarren is her bosom, Eempty as her eyes,
G   D+ Am- E- G- D  
death a certain harvest scattered from the skies.
AmSkin and bones is creeping, Edoesn’t know he`s dead.
Gancient eyes are peeping, Dfrom his infant head.
AmPoliticians argue,Esharpening their knives,
Gdrawing up their bargains, Dtrading baby lives.
AmIvory madonna Edying in the dust,
G   D+ Am- E- G- D  
waiting for the manna coming from the west.
AmHear the bells are ringing, EChristmas on its way,
Ghear the angels singing, Dwhat is that they say?
AmEat and drink rejoicing, Ejoy is here to stay,
GJesus, son of Mary, is Dborn again today.
AmIvory madonna Edying in the dust,
Gwaiting for the manna Dcoming from the west. (2x)
[Outro]
+ Am- E- G- D(3x) …
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The story behind the song

"Food For Thought" delves into the stark contrast between celebration and suffering, inspired by the genocide in Cambodia and the widespread famine in Africa. The lyrics, penned by Robin Campbell with help from his father, highlight the perceived hypocrisy of enjoying Christmas festivities while so many face starvation. Originally titled "The Christmas Song," it evolved into a powerful commentary on global inequality and the human conscience. Playing this song means channeling a deep sense of social awareness and a call for reflection.

AI-written from these sources:Food for Thought (song) — Wikipedia ↗UB40 — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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