Scott-Heron, Gil - Or Down You Fall Lyrics

I sail on in my paper ship.
The sea is made of fire.
I ride my horse of nuts and bolts.
We're made to never tire.

The world is just a simple circle.
I've got to keep on turning. Yeah.
I've got to keep on turning.
'Til I fall...

Down to the top of a mountain.
Inside a hollow stone.
I pretend that I'm an iron man, yes,
instead of flesh and bone.

The world is just a simple circle.
And it keep on turning. Yeah.
And it keep on turning.
You've got to...

(instrumental)

Go away.
I can't stand to see your face!
'Cause you've seen the weakest me.
And now you know I'm only human,
instead of all the things I'd like to be.

The world is just a simple circle.
You've got to keep on turning. Yeah.
You've got to keep on turning.
Or down you fall.

This song always gives me strength. Our IP.

Love it

This mane

Can't stop listening to this.

Does anyone know where I can find the music/chords for this?

+Rickards Red no better answer could've been said!

Miss you brother

Awesome - been listening to this all day. Just beautiful

@dawkinsfaith You forgot Native Americans!

right Dawkins: Murdoch on the run, for once! As Amicar Cabral meant and George Clinton said: "Free your mind, your ass will follow"!!!

@dawkinsfaith DAMN.......PREACH!!

Gil Scott WAS one of the greatest. RIP, Brother Gil.

R.I.P. Sir.

MY FAVORITE SONG BY HIM!!! He passed away today, May 27. RIP my brother. YOUR MUSIC WAS LIBERATING!!! Enjoy peace and tranquility sir, your music has brought us such feelings. Your biggest under-30-yr-old fan. Rtoriq.

@dawkinsfaith thank u for your words

dawkins said it right and true .

lamont , u r correct my soul brother

i sail on in my paper ship /the sea is made of fire/ i ride my horse of nuts and bolts/its made to never tire......wheeeeew!!!!!!!!!!!

i pretend dat im a island

Sometimes i flip when i try to choose my one favorite GSH song....but i've been pretty consistent in saying that this one is it.

"go away
i can't stand to see your face!
Caz you've seen the weakest me
And now you know i'm only human
instead of all the things i'd LIKE to be"

This line, *sigh*, is so so so SO true.
GSH, my dear dear brother, we love you.

you should listen to as much Gil scott heron as possible!!

compliment Gil Scott Heron..

Gil Scott Heron is one of the greatest Songwriters... he's the greatest.

Never heard this before. But now I must have it. Thanks for raising MY Awareness.