Lyrics
My country tis of thee
Expressing patriotism for the country, referencing the song "My Country 'Tis of Thee."
Sweet land, river of prosperity
Portraying America as a prosperous and desirable land with rivers symbolizing wealth.
That ain't gold at your feet
Rejecting the idea that the apparent prosperity is due to gold, hinting at a darker truth.
It's the blood of all the bodies
Highlighting a metaphorical interpretation that the streets are paved with the blood of sacrifices.
Paving your sidewalks and streets
Continuing the metaphor, suggesting a history built on deception and sacrifice.
We're still walking on deceit
Commenting on the ongoing deception that society is still walking upon.
My beacon on the hill
Referring to America as a guiding light or symbol on the hill.
Heard the stories where freedom
Alluding to stories of freedom flourishing like wildflowers.
Was blooming like a field of wild daffodil
Expressing skepticism that these stories were mere illusions or false promises.
But it was just a sugar pill
Comparing the promises of freedom to a placebo or ineffective remedy.
We choke down as we drown
Describing a situation where individuals are suffocating while causing harm to others.
In all the souls that we break to our will
Pointing to the destructive impact on souls in the pursuit of national goals.
Can't you hear the chains clanging still
Noting the persistent presence of metaphorical chains, symbolizing oppression.
Wish I could say that things have changed
Expressing a desire for positive change but acknowledging that it hasn't occurred.
Time for us to fix this shit
Repeating the call for change, emphasizing the urgency to fix societal issues.
Time for us to fix this shit
-Time for us to fix it before we're too broken
-Time for us to fix this shit
-Time for us to fix this shit
-Time for us to fix it before we're too broken
-Are we already too broken?
Raising the question of whether America is already irreparably damaged.
My America the beautiful
Referring to America as beautiful, invoking patriotic imagery.
We sang songs round the fire of
Recalling a nostalgic image of singing around a fire, anticipating enduring human rights.
A land where human rights would always be immovable
Questioning the acceptability of the current situation where human rights seem violated.
So how is it excusable
Suggesting that the violation of rights is not justifiable.
When our knees choke the necks
Drawing a parallel between the oppressive acts and routine business activities.
Of our people like it's business as usual
Challenging the collective awareness and conscience regarding systemic oppression.
Can we be this delusional
Expressing disbelief at the potential delusion of not acknowledging the lack of significant change.
I hate to say not much has changed, Oh
Conveying disappointment that, despite time passing, meaningful change is still lacking.
Time for us to fix this shit
Repeating the call for action, urging to fix societal issues before irreparable damage.
Time for us to fix this shit
-Time for us to fix it before we're too broken
-Time for us to fix this shit
-Time for us to fix this shit
-Time for us to fix it before we're too broken
-Can't you feel the hope that hangs
Describing a sense of hope that is present despite the challenging circumstances.
When the bells of freedom ring
Noting the symbolic sound of freedom, questioning if hope is tangible.
Can't you see the wheels of the change that is coming
Observing the signs of change that are gradually approaching.
Don't you wanna make a fuss
Encouraging activism and a collective effort to bring about positive change.
Don't you wanna rise back up
-Come on honey march with us
-March with us
Emphasizing the importance of marching together for a common cause.
March with us
-Oh yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and determination for change.
Come on America!
Urging America to reject the current state and strive for improvement.
This can't be our America
Reiterating the urgency to fix societal issues before they become irreparable.
No
-Time for us to fix this shit
-Time for us to fix this shit
-Time for us to fix it before we're too broken
-Time for us to fix this shit
Repeating the call for immediate action to prevent further damage.
Time for us to fix this shit
-Time for us to fix it before we're too broken
-Are we already too broken?
Revisiting the question of whether America is already too damaged to recover.
Come on America
Urging America to reject the current state and strive for improvement.
This can't be our America
-This ain't my America
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