Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Johnny Clegg
Canonical path: /clegg-johnny/inevitable-consequence-of-progress
Related lyric paths: 6
Lyric guide
Inevitable Consequence Of Progress
Read Inevitable Consequence Of Progress lyrics by Johnny Clegg on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
person
Curated by Ethan Walker
LyroVerse team
Reference snapshot
The page facts to cite before the commentary
Use this page for the lyric text, linked artist context, and any LyroVerse editor's note attached to the song. Listener comments remain user-generated and should not be treated as the primary source.
Lyrics
Inevitable Consequence Of Progress
The lyric stays readable and compact here; the note and related paths sit nearby so you do not lose the song while looking for context.
Chopper standing in the clearing, fuelled and ready to ride
Captain in the doorway, telling us to step inside
last minute check, all weapons set
parachute and right sight
going to drop in on the jungle
and grease some stone age tribe
The 'sarge jokes about taking out the last link
to his troubled past
as we hit the canopy. I feel a shadow across my heart
Chorus:
Inevitable Consequence of Progress --
is what he said to me
inevitable Consequence of Progress --
in the judgement of history
inevitable Consequence of Progress --
going to change your destiny
And I felt the sun, sun, sun, the Son, Son, Son
going down on me
The pilot pulled the chopper around
and we got into position
we made all the right moves and
there wasn't any real opposition
Crazy tribesmen shooting arrows at the 'ship overhead
Such a wierd spectacle
the 'sarge he smiled and he said
"There's a new world coming and
there ain't no place for them--
Don't feel sad son for what history has condemned."
Inevitable Consequence of Progress --
is what he said to me
inevitable Consequence of Progress --
in the judgement of history
inevitable Consequence of Progress --
going to change your destiny
And I felt the sun, sun, sun, the Son, Son, Son
had gone down on me
Bridge:
I've been waiting for the clouds to clear
I've been waiting for the dawn
I've been waiting for the fear to subside
and for the sun to make me warm again
"Live and let live" -- step into real life,
step into the lifeline boy
Quick answers
What this page can answer fast
Who performs "Inevitable Consequence Of Progress"?
Johnny Clegg performs "Inevitable Consequence Of Progress", and this lyric page sits inside the Johnny Clegg catalog on LyroVerse.
Are there related songs to explore after "Inevitable Consequence Of Progress"?
Yes. The related section below points to Across The River and Africa Rising with a short reason for opening each page next.
Where can I find more songs by Johnny Clegg?
Use the artist link near the top of the page or the related paths section below to keep moving through Johnny Clegg's lyric pages.
Song Room
Open Song Room
Interpretations, questions, and corrections for this song
Interpretations, questions, memories, and correction notes live together here. The room stays noindex while the best insights are reviewed.
Listener comments
What people are saying
No listener comments on Inevitable Consequence Of Progress yet.
A strong comment here is specific: the phrase you keep hearing, the mood you come back for, or the reason this song stays in rotation.
Sign in to post the first listener note. Reporting stays open to everyone.