John's Song - Lyrics - San Cisco

San Cisco are an Australian indie pop band that formed in 2009 under the original name of King George, in Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia. The band are a four-piece, and consists of Jordi Davieson , Josh Biondillo , Nick Gardner and Scarlett Stevens âall members, except Stevens, share duties on keyboards. In November 2011, the band was signed by Albert Productions, but moved to Fat Possum Records for the release of its debut album. In October 2012, the band described its 'vibe' as "squelchy, crispy, streamlined, hairy, indie". At the ARIA Music Awards of 2013 the group were nominated for Best Independent Release and Best Dance Release for the album; and Best Video for "Fred Astaire", which was directed by Andrew Nowrojee.

I once met this old wise man He invited me into his caravan We sat down for a cup of tea He sat down very gingerly He said he's still got a sore back From that time, on the roof with Jack We were on the roof one day, when suddenly I heard Jack say "Look out for that crack!" Phewhack! I was lying on my back When I was just your age, I was already working For a shearling a day It was enough for mom to say Ohhhh Johnny you make me so proud! Pa would come home from work, and say "John, one day, you'll work with me down at the factory." Well I don't want to work in no factory So I packed my bags and I headed for the trees. I was only away from home for about an hour But I was home in time for tea I said very politely that I didn't want to work in no factory. Pa said John you're a second-class citizen, and you're never gonna get very far I said Pa, I'm gonna see the world, I'm gonna see it all I'm gonna be all that I can be, and more. Daddy finished his cup of tea, reached into his pocket, and pulled out a key He said you can have my old caravan, I won't be needing it anymore. Because I've see all I wanna see, and more.