Showdown

Spoke our minds too clearly

We assumed fundamental rights were inherent

Not as pawns but humyns

I do not require a gauge for freedom of speech

Cuz I never asked to be a citizen

I never have and never will pledge allegiance

Waking up each morning with confusion in my eyes

The wind is biting through to wave "hello"

Seeing my reflection an exterior of lies

I hope this shaky feeling doesn't show

As if I had to tell you

There was little left to say

Stilted conversations colored blue

You were sitting down and you got up to walk away

I tried to stay but I was right behind you

I was right behind you

I was right behind you

Tension in the stair

I cannot bear so close to helpless

As this song I sing Inside me ring

Final words are boring never touch

I know you whispered something in my ear

I couldn't hear you

Girls with the greenest eyes

The first time you have kissed

Our quiet softest sighs

A song for all of those who shot and missed

Welcomed to this world imputed identity

Born tagged tattooed pacified

Generously bestowed my rights

And privileges replete

Arbitrary values ascribed

There's nothing I can tell you

There's nothing I can say

Stunted conversation censored thought

I'm completely free at liberty guaranteed

Unless of course you decide I'm not

But I'll not be resigned to

Fall in line behind you

Tension in the air I cannot bear

So what the f**k am I accomplishing

Absolutely nothing

All these words are boring

It's time for action

But you've taught me to be a pawn

It won't last for long

Those who see through

The lies are quickly gagged and bound

Ambition realized

Tear the whole f**king thing down

I was right behind you

I was right behind you

Showdown - Propagandhi