Lubrication

Certain moving parts

Are meant to move along together

They need to slip and slide, float and glide

As they try to go on forever

Gotta take care of moving parts

They're easily irritated

Make 'em scrape and they'll get out of shape

Keep them lubricated

You need grease to help 'em do their job

It's not just a matter of luck

It's a matter of will, cooperation and skill

Remember that when you find you're stuck

 

Did the earth move for you last night, dear?

Well, it sure did move for me and my mate

'Cause the earth needs oil and water and gas

To regulate the state of her tectonic plates

With the mining and frackin' the crust is crackin'

We're putting our money on luck

For want of lubrication the game goes down

Remember that when we're finally stuck