Mothers and daughters Fathers and brothers Bloodlines exist To keep out all others The strength of the family Can be an illusion When built on control And based on collusion
Chop chop chop chop chopping down the family tree We've got to write write write write rewrite our history Work work work work work your fingers to the bone Chop chop chop chop chopping down the family tree
Give me an ax And I'll start grinding Because family ties Are painfully binding Give me a pulpit And I'll start preaching Because family ties Are so far reaching
Chop chop chop chop chopping down the family tree We've got to write write write write rewrite our history Work work work work work your fingers to the bone Chop chop chop chop chopping down the family tree
Give me a cross And I will carry it Show me a feeling And I will bury it You're not a god And I'm no disciple The time has come To put an end to the cycle
Chop chop chop chop chopping down the family tree We've got to write write write write rewrite our history Work work work work work your fingers to the bone Chop chop chop chop chopping down the family tree