Down in the street there is violence Lots of work to be done No place to hang out our washing And I can't blame it all on the sun
Chorus Oh no we gonna rock down to Electric Avenue And then we'll take it higher Oh we gonna rock down to Electric Avenue And then we'll take it higher
Workin' so hard like a soldier I can't afford a thing on TV Deep in my heart I'm a warrior Can't get food for the kids
Chorus (Oh yea)
We'll bring them love We'll bring them hope We'll bring them peace out in the streets And then we'll take them higher
Who is to blame in one country Never can get to the one Dealin' in multiplication And they still can't feed everyone
Oh no we gonna rock
Chorus
We gonna rock down to Electric Avenue Then we'll take it higher Oh we gonna rock down to Electric Avenue And then we'll take it higher Everybody yea Take it to the streets Give the people hope yea Everybody yea Give them love
Song Description: 'We've been having a blast playing this cover tune live. The original version has a definite reggae flavor but we've given it more of a matrix-dance-pop feel. The verses basically talk about suffering and injustice in the world. I've added some new words to the Chorus to make it more specific about offering the love, hope and peace that this world so desperately needs.' - Michael Tait