The Bush and the Wise Man

[Verse]
He built his house on a hill so high
With a roof of tin to kiss the sky
But the bushes grew wild by his front door
And the wise man said
"I need something more"
[Chorus]
Oh you don’t clear the bush
No you don’t start the game
If you’ve got no latrine to stake your claim
What’s the point of a palace
Shiny and clean
If you’ve nowhere to sit and dream?
[Verse 2]
He grabbed his tools with a knowing grin
Said
"First things first
I’ll dig right in"
The birds all watched from the cedar trees
As he sang to himself
"Priorities please"
[Prechorus]
You can pave the road
You can sweep the floor
But if nature calls
You’ll need much more
[Chorus]
Oh you don’t clear the bush
No you don’t start the game
If you’ve got no latrine to stake your claim
What’s the point of a palace
Shiny and clean
If you’ve nowhere to sit and dream?
[Bridge]
Wisdom isn’t fancy
Wisdom isn’t grand
It’s knowing when to build and when to stand
The stars may glitter
The clouds may gleam
But life’s best moments start with a dream

folk, acoustic with playful guitar picking and rhythmic claps