Posted by Jonathan Adler:
Sunday Song Lyric:
http://volokh.com/archives/archive_2007_06_03-2007_06_09.shtml#1180878685
With immigration such a big issue right now I've been trying to think
of an appropriate song lyric. [1]Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song" has
the right title, but the lyrics have more relevance to Nordic
mythology than contemporary discussion. [2]Genesis' "[3]Illegal
Alien," on the other hand, would seem to fit the bill (and it has a
[4]funny video). Here's a taste of [5]the lyrics:
Down at the office had to fill out the forms
A pink one, a red one, the colours you choose,
Up to the counter to see what they think
They said "it doesn't count man, it ain't written in ink"
I don't trust anybody, least not around here, 'cos
It's no fun being an illegal alien . . .
Consideration for your fellow man
Would not hurt anybody, it sure fits in with my plan
Over the border, there lies the promised land
Where everything comes easy, you just hold out your hand
References
1. http://www.lyricsfreak.com/l/led+zeppelin/immigrant+song_20082032.html
2. http://www.genesis-music.com/
3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_Alien_%28song%29
4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7q1H3VKdp0
5.
http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Illegal-Alien-lyrics-Genesis/C99AE0CBE681B37B48256960001EFBAB
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