The ways of men — The Waterboys

Well I've had enough of the ways of men said I've had enough of the ways of men Yes, I've had enough of the ways of men his sordid games rape my brain

Well, I've had enough of his tomfoolery and shame yes, I've had enough of his tomfoolery and his shame Oooh, I've had just enough of his tom-tom foolery and his shame his sordid games rape my brain

As the wind sweeps across generations up and down the sweep of history he leaves his tracks in all places, leaves his stain in all beds He builds schools and pleasures, all designed to prevent illumination all of his games rape my brain

He put his flag in the desert, but I need water he put his flag in the desert, but I need water He put his flag in the desert, but I need water he put his flag in the desert, but I need water, water, water

Long hast thou dwelt in darkness quit the night, and seek the day