I am the captain and this is my shrine.
Lord of the manor. See what I leave behind.
River in flames, cities on fire.
Yes, I'm a relic trapped in the wire.

Hydrogen fuel, it burns so clean,
throbs in the veins; a mother lovin' machine.
She is my wife. Her mechanical heart
constantly serving 'til death do us part.

Now a glorious war draws to a close.
The yellow winds blow. And I have to know.
Oh industry, whatever will become of me?
Soon the cruel rains will start.
Is it true we must part company?
Oh industry, whatever will become of me?
What have I ever done?
Where did I go wrong?

Joined at the hip; pain, hunger and I,
leave our gift to the world 'neath the phosphorous sky.
A labor of love is the truest of all.
But will I be forsaken after the fall?

Now a glorious war draws to a close.
The yellow winds blow. And I have to know.
Oh industry, whatever will become of me?
Nothing after the flood but the fire and the mud's prophecy.
Oh industry, whatever will become of me?
Of me?

Industry, charity, faith, hope.
Industry, charity, faith, hope.
Industry, charity, faith, hope.
Industry, charity, faith, hope.
Industry, charity, faith, hope.



Lyrics submitted by kevin

Track duration: 04:05

"Oh Industry" as written by Bette Midler, Wendy Waldman

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BUG MUSIC

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    General Comment:I always thought this song was about a rich, ruthless, weapon making industrialist who at the end of his career (or life) is beginning to realize what his greed has done to the world around him. His company is still going strong , but the wind, the sky, the rivers, and the cities are polluted or in ruins. Now what will happen to him What was it all worth in the end?
    Flag Quelargoon November 11, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:I always thought that it could be about the music industry and how when you're just at the top you'll eventually fall down. But that's just me.
    Flag Invincible500on June 17, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:sounds to me like its about The Great War (WWI).
    "Im a relic trapped in the wire" could be talking about no-mans land
    "Yellow winds blow" could refer to the mustard gas used

    haha dont quote me on this. just my opinion. i love the song nonetheless.love bette!
    Flag MuchLoveeeeon October 29, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:I have absolutly no clue as to what this song means, but if anyone has any ideas, however wrong they might seem, please write in! Im very curious now that ive seen the movie.
    Flag lovelifeon October 14, 2007   Link

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