BETTE MIDLER

- Oh Industry Lyrics

I am the captain and this is my shrine.
Lord of the manor. See what I leave behind.
River in flames, cities on fire.
Yes, I'm a relic trapped in the wire.

Hydrogen fuel, it burns so clean,
throbs in the veins; a mother lovin' machine.
She is my wife. Her mechanical heart
constantly serving 'til death do us part.

Now a glorious war draws to a close.
The yellow winds blow. And I have to know.
Oh industry, whatever will become of me?
Soon the cruel rains will start.
Is it true we must part company?
Oh industry, whatever will become of me?
What have I ever done?
Where did I go wrong?
Joined at the hip; pain, hunger and I,
leave our gift to the world 'neath the phosphorous sky.
A labor of love is the truest of all.
But will I be forsaken after the fall?

Now a glorious war draws to a close.
The yellow winds blow. And I have to know.
Oh industry, whatever will become of me?
Nothing after the flood but the fire and the mud's prophecy.
Oh industry, whatever will become of me?
Of me?

Industry, charity, faith, hope.
Industry, charity, faith, hope.
Industry, charity, faith, hope.
Industry, charity, faith, hope.
Industry, charity, faith, hope . . .

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Facts about Oh Industry

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Who wrote Oh Industry lyrics?


Oh Industry is written by Wendy Waldman, Bette Midler.
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When was Oh Industry released?


It is first released in 1988 as part of Bette Midler's album "Beaches" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Oh Industry lyrics?


When we delve into what the artist truly meant to convey, in Bette Midler's 'Oh Industry', the song dives deep into the metaphorical 'glorious war' between human beings and industry, raising a question about their future co-existence as the conflict ends. The lyrics depict such a vision where industry is considered the main metaphor of progress and human effort, and they wonder about the consequences of its coming to an end. Primarily, the lyrics of Oh industry highlight the feelings of reflection, angst, despair, social commentary and heartbreak. However, on the other hand, the song also brings out the themes of industrialization, its significance and impact, personal relationship with industry, uncertainty and questioning, and the end of an era. The themes of war, destruction and existential questioning in the song lyrics are pretty much asking for a mature audience. Besides that, the song mentions 'river in flames, cities on fire' and 'phosphorus sky' that create vivid imagery and thus provide grounds for a PG-13 rating.
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Which genre is Oh Industry?


Oh Industry falls under the genre Soundtrack.
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How long is the song Oh Industry?


Oh Industry song length is 4 minutes and 04 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Wendy Waldman, Bette Midler
Record Label(s): 1988 Atlantic Recording Corp Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
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