This song is one of a few from Pissing in the Canal that remains unheard by the public; however, its lyrics are available on the track sheet pasted to copies 187 and 189 of the original vinyl run of Propeller.
[Verse 1]
When the carnivals of passion are outgrown
When the enemies of hope are no longer known
And the tribunes of the wise men burned for fuel
And the skies of foreign lies are red and cruel
[Verse 2]
When you lie your pretty head upon my lap
And we listen to political minds snap
We can laugh because we know what we have found
That the price of life is waiting 6 feet down
[Chorus]
You can burn up every town
We will all be 6 feet down
[Verse 3]
Well, I try to tell myself that things will change
But I worry myself to death with useless pain
And the thinking ape is choking in his skin
But I know that I'll not shed these tears again
[Chorus]
You can burn up every town
We will all be 6 feet down
6 Feet Down was written by Robert Pollard.
6 Feet Down was produced by Mitch Swann.
Coyote Call released 6 Feet Down on Sat Mar 10 1984.