Oh Great America

America the Great, we say

Calling ourselves Saints.

With pride and freedom and power 

Striving through all cracks-

You stare into a faulty mirror, 

As if you were in a fun house and believe what you see 

You've created all this innovation and technology

 

But Oh Great America 

What have your children done?

This happy innovation has taken over your sons,

Your daughters, and infects your distant cousins.

The new generations have brought down 

Respect and communication 

And become a vile plague 

Of ignorance and confrontation.

Your schools have accepted this plague of opinionated brats, 

Who care little but for themselves 

And finding the quickest way to make their wallets fat

 

Oh Great America

You gorge on all your resources,

Taking more than what you need and caring none for those without

You scream equality but for those you see differently you cut out

Your children slowly die by their own hand

Driven by the mouths of their siblings 

And you turn your back

 

Oh Great America 

Open up your eyes 

And see just exactly how you make your people cry

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