Testify Lyrics - Obligatory Villagers - Nellie Mckay

As we approach fair weather 

As we entertain our maiden endeavor 

'Round us still the chorus beats 

The schools, the streets 

There's always danger there 

For men will divest 

Only to a certain point 

For each divines their own experience 

And to our own 

We must attest 

They say authority's essential 

They are insincere 

They say discipline is fundamental 

You will perservere 

And when you've lost your fear 

Then that's when you must 

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Testify 

Raise your hands up to the sky 

Clouds are comin' closer, but a-don't you cry 

Because you ain't got time 

Just keep on strivin', testifyin' 

Testify 

Raise your hands up to the sky 

Clouds are comin' closer, but a-don't you cry 

Because you ain't got time 

Just keep on strivin', testifyin' 

As you pack the tools of past illusions 

You have lost your nerve 

Set them near you, lest they cause confusion 

Keep some in reserve 

To get what you deserve 

You're gonna have to 

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Testify 

Raise your hands up to the sky 

Clouds are comin' closer, but a-don't you cry 

Because you ain't got time 

Just keep on strivin', testifyin' 

Testify 

Raise your hands up to the sky 

Clouds are comin' closer, but a-don't you cry 

Because you ain't got time 

Just keep on strivin', testifyin' 

Mama, you got me my corduroy jeans 

"Do your own laundry if you want them clean" 

Mama, the workload they're puttin' me through 

"Like I don't know" 

Mama, you got me history books 

"Yeah, and I thought me I'd take me a look" 

But doesn't matter what you do or say 

Because it ain't my history anyway 

Feast or famine, you're cryin' at the disco 

You have lost your way 

The peace they were plannin' died in San Francisco 

Floating on the bay 

Just close your eyes and pray 

Then stand up straight and 

Testify 

Raise your hands up to the sky 

Clouds are comin' closer, but a-don't you cry 

Because you ain't got time 

Just keep on strivin', testifyin'