Call it new technology. And they use it to burn. And they show no concern. Work for their prosperity. While the big wheels turn. Now it's too late to learn. Don't upset the teacher. Though we know he lied to you. Don't upset the preacher. Gonna close his eyes for you. And it's a shame. That you're so afraid. Just a worker waiting. In the pouring rain. Putting back the pieces. Of a broken dream. Father worked in industry. Now the work has moved on. And the factories gone. See them sell your history. Where once you were strong. And you used to belong. There was once a future. For a working man. There was once a lifetime. For a skilful hand. Yesterday. Don't upset the teacher. Though we know he lied to you. Don't upset the preacher. Gonna close his eyes for you. Tempers fray so easily. In desperate despair. Is there anyone that cares. Just another tragedy. Just a personal affair. In a room somewhere. There was once a future. For a working man. There was once a lifetime. For a skilful hand. Yesterday.