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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
David Van dePitte
Conductor
Dennis Edwards
Vocals
Eddie Kendricks
Vocals
Melvin Franklin
Vocals
Otis Williams
Vocals
Paul Williams
Vocals
The Funk Brothers
Instrumental Ensemble
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Barrett Strong
Songwriter
David Van dePitte
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Barrett Strong
Producer
Lyrics
Awakened by the daylight, man starts his busy day
Eight hours occupy his mind 'cause the bills gotta be paid
Will he take a moment and give thanks before he's on his way?
Everybody wanna go to heaven
Don't nobody wanna pray
Man has made everything, this we can't deny
Invisible highways in the sky so safely his iron bird can fly
Hooray for man for he has finally conquered the moon
But when asked, "When will the fightin' end?" He only answers, "Soon"
Hm-mm-mm-mm
Hm-mm-mm-mm
Man won't rest until every answer has been had
When you think about it, it's really kinda sad
Man is no longer in need of a friend
With no love for his fellow man
This could only mean the end
Written by: Barrett Strong