“Grains” (draft), based on Irene Cara's “Fame”
[Verse 1]
Breakfast comes to pass
Wait, what's this food made of grass?
How'd it get here? If you look back:
Ancient farmers jamming their flax
In sacks!
We've got barley here
Let's turn it into beer
Fermentation keeps out the rot
Putting yeast on the spot
So let me explain
[Refrain 1]
Grains!
They can be stored forever
Humans will learn how to bake cake
Flourful biscuits with leaven
Oatmeal or grits when you wake
[Refrain 2]
Grains
Threshing the stalks so they sever
Amber spread over our plains
Grains
They can be stored forever
Farmers and settlers with grains
[Verse 2]
Human, don't think twice
Just boil a pot of rice
Throw some meats and veggies on top
Add some love and that's bibimbap
So hot!
Ooh, that bran is tough
But if you've had enough
Then grind the germ out 'til it's refined
Leave the fiber behind