Martha and the Muffins This is the Ice Age HQ with Lyrics in the Description

Track 6 from their third album "This is the Ice Age" released in 1981 copyright Virgin/EMI Records. Keyboardist and songwriter Martha Ladly left the band after the last album, as did their great bassist Carl Finkle. The band recruited the very capable Jocelyne Lanois from Hull, Quebec on bass and Martha Johnson handled the keyboards. Jocelyne's brother Daniel was a musician in his own right and had also worked as a producer since the mid-seventies. This album is notable as one of Daniel Lanois' best early efforts as a producer and his talent and skill are noticeable from the first notes. He was recognized for it and his popularity grew until he was producing albums for the biggest artists including U2, Peter Gabriel and even Bob Dylan. The album has received excellent reviews in retrospect but at the time sales weren't great. The single "Women Around the World at Work" reached No. 24 in Canada. Written by Mark Gane and produced by Daniel Lanois & Martha and the Muffins. Featuring: Martha Johnson - Lead vocals, keyboards & background vocals Mark Gane - Lead vocals, lead & rhythm guitars & synthesizers Andy Haas - Tenor sax Jocelyne Lanois - Bass Tim Gane - Drums & percussion Special Guests: Daniel Lanois - Treatments Glenn Schellenburg - Piano George Axon - Percussion Alyx Scriabow - Background vocals Sandy Horne - Background vocals Corinne Plomish - Background vocals Gordon Deppe - Background vocals Riding our bicycles down on the freeway Leaving distorted cars trailing behind We move like bullets, no danger, no danger We take that for granted Crossed the bridge, left the network behind I could feel it in my heart We gauge ourselves and the scenery too We push on forever and a day This is the Ice Age, this is the Ice Age This is the Ice Age, this is the Ice Age This is the Ice Age, this is the Ice Age Feeling the trees and the wind on my face Passing along single file Might be autumn but we know it's not Cynosures hiding in the air All we did was close our eyes A moment come unhinged All we did was close our eyes A world falling into shape The wind curls over a hinterland of long grass Gold where tiny black horses play Distant mountains move like water My friend is with me, a familiar voice An unfinished memory This is the Age of Innocent (Passion) This is the Ice Age, this is the Ice Age This is the Ice Age, this is the Ice Age This is the Ice Age, this is the Ice Age This is the Ice Age, this is the Ice Age This is the Ice Age, this is the Ice Age This is the Ice Age, this is the Ice Age This is the Ice Age, this is the Ice Age This is the Ice Age, this is the Ice Age This is the Ice Age, this is the Ice Age