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The fires have started on the hills where Benke's built a new home.
The favella at Bahia's been cordoned, there's no way in or out.
The hoars have pulled down their shutters, there'll be no knocking at the shop for a while
But on the other side of town Mama Africa's still wearing a smile.
Johnny stuffs the money down the front of his shorts,
He's no time left, he's been there before, besides who needs it?
And Christ looks out over the great divide
Arms spread-eagled and a glint in his eye that says "I saw ya".
In all bad things there's a little good.
I guess that's what he must be saying now to Santa Theresa.
Some folks cups are half empty an' some folks cups are half full,
If you're out on the street don't listen to the small talk. It's only overkill.
It's not even ten but doesn't stop Paul from taking a large shot.
I've got a head like a bucket that needs replenishing with nicotine and tea.
The killer's on top form leaving a trail of devastation and chaos,
Then the maid shuffles over with a wisp of cha cha in her feet.
And so the main man splits to sign the dotted line,
It's such a futile gesture but the cops need a sign, as if it matters.
And Christ looks out over the great divide
Arms spread-eagled and a glint in his eye that says "I saw ya".
In all bad things there's a little good.
I guess that's what he must be saying now to Santa Theresa.
Some folks cups are half empty an' some folks cups are half full,
If you're out on the street don't listen to the small talk. It's only overkill.
Downtown desperadoes are ripping the hearts out of chickens.
The carnival's here and we're gonna have a party tonight.
Christiani opens the gate to her garden and shows me around for a while
As the salesman goes 'round the back, he's looking for a cheap ride.
he lights are centre stage, we take our place on the floor,
I didn't realize 'til then but that's what we were all there for after midnight.