Talkin’ Bout a Revolution

By Tracy Chapman

Don't you know you're talking about a

revolutionit sounds like a whisper

Don't you know you're talking about a revolutionit sounds like

a whisper

While they're standing in the welfare linesCrying at the doorsteps of those armies of salvation

Wasting time in unemployment lines

Sitting around waiting for apromotion

Don't you know you're talking about a revolutionIt sounds like a whisper

Poor people aregonna rise up

and get their share

Poor people are gonna rise up And take what's theirs

Don’t you know you better run

(x13)

Oh I said you better run (x13)

Cause finally the tables

Are starting to turnTalking about a

revolution

Finally the tables are starting to turnTalking about a revolution oh no

Talking about a revolution

Oh, while they’re standing

In the welfare lines

Crying at the

Doorsteps of those armies

of salvation

Wasting time in unemployment lines

Sitting around waiting for a promotion

Don’t you knowThey’re talking about

A revolution It sounds like

A whisper

And finally the tables are starting to turn

Talking about a revolutionFinally the tables are

starting to turn

Talking about a revolutionOh no (x3)

Queries REVOLUTION

In recent months and weeks, issues such as: lack of free speech & free press, social inequality and lack of economic opportunities have all been helping to fuel revolutions around the world. Many of us have been watching both a remarkable and largely peaceful revolution taking place in Egypt.

After listening to the song and watching the slides…Mr. Chagan’s Advisory would like for you to consider the following:

1) What are the issues in our surrounding communities (and perhaps our own community) that you think are in need of change?

2) Are there people currently in this Meeting Room that are helping to create change? How are you making a difference?

3) How can you, me, us….start our own revolution?