"NIMBY (Acoustic)" genre: Folk
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	Protest song - tells the story of the UK Goverment's plans to try and build an airport between Coventry and Rugby.
	CD: Dream Credits: Music and Lyrics By Malcolm Evans
	Story Behind the Song Who wants one of the biggest airports in the world right in their backyard? Not me! I wanted to write a song that would not only capture public opinion at the time, but also stir people into standing up to the Government. Lyrics In the summer of 2002 Some plans have come to light. Plans of such outstanding size. Plans that’ve caused much fright. The Government want to let us fly More and more, and more. A new airport might just be built Right by your backdoor. Not a little aerodrome Where you could learn to fly. But a three-runway international job. They're really going to try. You can call me a NIMBY But you know, its not that hard to see why I don't want a 747 land in my backyard. Greenbelt land, so well protected, Until they want to build. Gone! Their sense of conservation So deeply instilled. The walks and views that we all love Will be changed beyond all belief. (Church Lawford and Kings Newnham) Villages and ancient woodland Will be buried underneath Runway 1 or terminal two, Which I do not know. It’s clear from the Government plans That they’ll have to go. You can call me a NIMBY But you know, its not that hard to see why I don't want a 747 land in my backyard. They’ll be flying over me and you. Foreground noise for your BBQ. Our lives will change for evermore. This is one issue you can’t ignore. You can call me a NIMBY But you know, its not that hard to see why I don't want a 747 land in my backyard. Now let’s consider job creation. There’s lots of ways to support aviation. Like making tasteless in-flight meals Taxis, buses, last-minute holiday deals. Let’s have another shop. When’s it all gonna stop? How much money do we need To satisfy our non-stop greed? Now is the time…it's time to act! Don't stick your head in the sand! As when you take it out again. There'll be a 747 coming in to land. You can call me a NIMBY But you know, its not that hard to see why I don't want a 747 land in my backyard. Yes, You can call me a NIMBY But you know, its not that hard to see why I don't want a 747 land in my backyard. © Malcolm Evans, SYSHA Music November 2002

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