allow me to wax psychoanalytical
don't mean to be critical
but too much of the world is political
no wonder we're all so fuckin cynical
corporations seeking world domination
putting the normal people through incarceration
for trying to bring peace to a blood thirsty nation
the ones who take a stand - now that's dedication
when faces are grim with bloody determination
and someone can say wait now what we need is peace
and call for violence to desist and cease
have your own mind - don't put your soul for lease
just so you can have your morning mcdonald's grease
look them in the eye and say this isn't right
1% in pent houses 20 on the streets at night
90% of america ready to fight
the other 10 fearing for life
realizing violence only makes people more violent
most don't seem to care as long as money is still spent
keep the economy up, feed your government
don't worry about paying next month's rent
buy another flag for the window of your car
don't worry if the gas in your tank wont go very far
at least your friends can see how patriotic you are
i find nothing wrong with blessing the U.S.
but i have something i feel i must confess
it's not so easy when i wake up stressed
and my life feels up in the air
don't look at me and think that i don't care
because i don't have flags everywhere
i've taken flags and replaced them with hugs
what the nation needs now is a hell of a lot of love
a handful of peace mixed in with our pride
and a common desire for violence to subside