ONE WAY ROAD © JOHN BUTLER 2009
They come they take
It’s never enough because they can’t relate
To the real world
Thinking that the oyster is just for the pearl
They start those wars
They want to own the land sea and all the stars
And right those wrongs
They change their history with their poison forked tongues.
All right, who’s they?
A: Maybe it’s the government of today
Or B: for the big business man who thinks the whole world revolves around him
Or C: for the corrupt official for A and B he be the man in the middle
Or D: for discoverer for Cook and Columbus and the pirate plunderers.
Doesn’t mean I ain’t got no fight now just because I don’t got a gun
The lyrical is heavier than lead and this guitar is my canon
Just like Martin and Mahatma I’m gonna love I’m gonna over come
Maybe its E: for all of the above but I don’t want to be…
Wrong way going down the one-way road wrong way going down the one-way road
Wrong way going down the one-way road gonna turn it all around gonna back it on up
Wrong way going down the one-way road wrong way going on a one-way road
Wrong way going down the one-way road gonna turn it all around gonna back it on up
These men who they say we should follow BUT we can’t follow men if their hearts are hollow and
Mmmm yes how can we respect puppet regimes we do not elect?
Straight up straight up like Pinocchio and every time they lie man the fire just grows so
Now’s time to be part of the solution raise your fist if you believe in revolution
Doesn’t mean I ain’t got no fight now just because I don’t got a gun
The lyrical is heavier than lead and this guitar is my canon
Just like Martin and Mahatma I’m gonna love I’m gonna over come
Maybe its E for all of the above but I don’t want to be….
Living in a pantomime living in a fantasy
I don’t want to be don’t want to be I don’t want to be don’t want to be no
Living in a pantomime living in a fantasy
I don’t want to be don’t want to be I don’t want to be don’t want to be…
Wrong way going down the one-way road wrong way going down the one-way road
Wrong way going down the one-way road gonna turn it all around gonna back it on up
Wrong way going down the one-way road wrong way going on a one-way road
Wrong way going down the one-way road gonna turn it all around gonna back it on up
do you have karaokee cd's?
First time listener..Will catch you as opener for DMB @ MSG. Looking forward to it!!!
Going to see you in Rocky 2nite!!!!!!!
New JBT fan here. Love the range of styles and tones and vocal cadences on April Uprising. Can’t wait to explore the earlier albums. Could we have a true artist here a primary passion to just create like say, a Bob Dylan…hope so!
YOU GUYS ROCKKKK!!! THIS LAST CD IS CRAZY AWESOME!!! I SIMPLY CAN'T STOP LISTENING!!!! You're much better with every cd!!! Can't wait to see you in NY!!! CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE!!!! PLEASE GIVE IT YOUR BEST THERE!!! We're going to be a group of 15 people…!!! Look for the Portuguese Flag!!! AHAHAH
please please please do another accoustic album, your such an inspiration when it comes to songs like ocean and valley, just your first album in general really. cant help feeling the new album has gone a bit comercial, hate to say it man. good luck on ya tour though.
Luuuv your music
I wish I could go to your show May 21st in L.A. 
My boss is going though hahaa lucky 
U guys are amazingly amazing =D ~ xoxo
I like what I've heard so far. I can't wait for the cd. The lyrics make you think and the music is sweet. Can't wait for Boston 2010 three days after my b-day… fantastic planning!
peace and love to you all
JBT's music has such a inspiring energy to it, Always Organic and flowing with life! I am truly looking forward to the new album and the great vibrations from the new trio.
Thanx for that beautiful music and lyrics! Would like to attend one of your groovy concerts… You should come to Austria…..
Awesome song, can’t wait for new album .. not long far now
This song is so awesome. Can't wait to see you guys in Minnesota in June
This Song is awesome!
Love it soooo much
Another great music !
Hope to see you in Portugal this year
See at Wakarusa 2010
Wow, love JBT.
Do more shows in OZ! I always seem to miss out, have been listening to you from the beginning.
O som desse cara é o som dos Deuses, eu to nessa campanha.
JBT NO BRASILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
I hope to see you soon here in Portugal, after all “don’t you remember?Won’t you come?”
Keep it going!
I'm from France…I just LOVE this band !!! they have their own style and I love that…and i'm waiting for their new record !!!! This new song is just awesome
Yeah !!
Come to Brazil….
abraço aos fãs brasileiros….
great songs..>!
Portuguese: Concordo com meu amigo brasileiro! Muita gente aqui é amante de boa música e curte JBT!
Come to brazil!
CAMPANHA JOHN BUTLER TRIO NO BRASIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
você que é brasileiro deixe seu post aki pedindo pra ele virem pra ca
Amazing new song!!! Can´t stop listening, Love you guys, you gotta do a show here in brazil me and my friends are probably your greatest fans> Congratulations for the song and you guys have to come here!!!!!!!!!!
Hi!
With a strong message and lots of energy
simply love it!
Come to Portugal soon
You guys ROCK!!! Amazing song…….can't wait to see you guys in CHICAGO!!!
The return of beautiful, uplifting and amazing music.
Love you guys so much.
love you guys.
genius.
cant wait to see you in Toronto!!!!
uh-oh spaghettios!
Saw you guys last week in Melbourne. Love the 'new' trio. Was such an AMAZING show. Thankyou, cant wait to see you next time. (my 4th) : )
Sounds awesome JBT! Bit gutted I can’t get it at the mo though as I’m in UK and it’s not on iTunes store! Will just have to wait…hope it’s not long before the album’s out
Parabéns John pelo seu novo CD. Aqui no Brasil não existe divulgação de suas músicas mas se vier fazer um show por aqui, irá ficar para sempre, porque tenho certeza que irá conquistar este meu país. Afinal de contas somos paises muito parecidos com população amante da boa música. ´º;º'
you are just amazing!!!! Love this new song! I'm so glad that you will come to germany this year! See you in Hamburg!
Congratulations for the new video
The best band of Australia.
Chico Scarpini, the fan from Brasil
love the song. you guys are amazing, my favourite group of allllll time. can't wait to see you guys in adelaide this week:)
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Yes…..
PLEASE god, don’t let the rest of the cd be like this song!
I love it!
Peace!
This is great, i'm rocking in these lyrics.
Absolutely LOOOOOOOVE this song!! I crank it up everytime I hear it on the radio! Great film clip too by the way
wicked tune guys buyin the cd mos def
I love it! Simple and yet so wonderful.
Definitely an evolving sound but JBT has yet to disappoint~ Can't wait to see you guys in Chicago!
Fantastic new song John, love the beat as much as the lyrics!
Great music.
Dm
Agree… funky
..hey great website by the way.
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Some people may not like the pop element but it is a great way to get a positive, meaningful message into commercial radio and thus to a wider audience …his guitar is his canon.
Nice work dude keeping me warm in a cold England !
Can't wait for new album
Peace out
JB just keeps suprising me, his music has changed so much but i still love it. john and his music are so inspiring, he has made me open my eyes and take a better look at myself and the world and made me want to be a better person. thankyou John
peace&love
I love this song soo much
These lyrics are great. and makes my fiend for the rest of the album.
I thought it was "change history with oposable thumbs"
The bits i heard of I'm ready remind me of the "party rock" frat party raggae that is hip these recent years…..worries me but jbt will prevail…as long as he gives inspiration and not just talk about world problems. Every1 knows and average people ignore…jbt fans have empathy….unless this album sucks.
but it wont. and can't……besides theres always LIVE MUSIC!
keep it rustic keep it rooted