Tony Norwell
Miscellaneous
Blue Murder
Blue Murder
Some say it was an accident – the day the “Herald” rolled and rent –
The lives of two hundred folk away.
But if you read between the lines – in the air, on the rails, down the tubes and mines –
Things like this are happening every day.
Refrain:
Cut the corners – count the cost – of safety measures – lives are lost –
(They’re only workers’ lives – after all).
What matters most is profits now – safety measures cost somehow –
(There are lots more workers – even if some fall).
Everyone is wondering how – a ship sets sail – doors in its bows –
Gaping open - when she puts to sea.
Some say it was an accident – but I say “no” and won’t relent –
It seems more like Blue Murder now to me.
Most likely now they’ll blame the crew – (that could be me – that could be you)
When really all the blame belongs elsewhere.
The profit system means more haste – in doing so flies in the face –
Of safety measures all would think were fair.