And So It Was

Someone would come To build a bridge Might sound weird to some But I was there at the ridge Under the sun I'd put mud on the planks I could not run From the lowest of ranks I saw myself Like in a water well The Sun at twelve Burning just like hell I was my granddad Working my ass off I wasn't feeling bad Dining down at the trough And so it was I was a slave I toiled so Until the grave I was black Back on track Had no boss I was safe The dock was being built And I painted the wood I felt no guilt In fact I felt quite good It was a dream I had to see this guy On the stream But I don't know why Was it another life Or another realm I want to drive I'd like to be at the helm I can pass away With a peaceful face Ready for the day When I can leave this place And so it was I was a slave I toiled so Until the grave I was black Back on track Had no boss I was safe