Stereophonics Lyrics
The Last Resort

She came from Providence, the one in Rhode Island
Where the old world shadows hang heavy in the air
She packed her hopes and dreams like a refugee,
Just as her father came across the sea.
She heard about a place people were smiling
They spoke about the red man's way and how to love the land.
They came from everywhere to the Great Divide
Seeking a place to stay or a place to hide.
Down in the crowded bars, out for the good time.
Can't wait to tell you all what it's like up there.
They called it paradise, I don't know why.
Somebody laid the mountains low while the town got high
Then the chilly winds blew down across the desert
Through the canyons of the coast to the Malibu.
Where the pretty people play, hungry for power
To light their neon ways and give them things to do.
Some rich men came and raped the land, nobody caught em
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Put up a bunch of boxes and Jesus people bought 'em.
They called it paradise, the place to be,
They watched the hazy sun sinking in the sea.
You can leave it all behind and sail to poopedydoopedy
Just like the missionaries did so many years ago
They even brought a neon sign "Jesus is coming"
Brought the white man's burden down
Brought the white man's reign
Who will provide the grand design ?
What is yours and what is mine ?
Cause there is no more new frontier
We have got to make it here
We satisfy our endless needs
And justify our bloody deeds
In the name of destiny
And in the name of God
And you can see them there on Sunday morning
Stand up and sing about what its like up there
They call it paradise
I dont know why
You call some place paradise
Kiss it goodbye