If It Were Up To Me
Unveiling Societal Reflections: If Choices Defined Us
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Maybe it's the movies, maybe it's the books
Various influences from media like movies and books may contribute to societal issues.
Maybe it's the bullets, maybe it's the real crooks
Violence or criminal elements might play a role in societal problems.
Maybe it's the drugs, maybe it's the parents
Impact of drugs or parental influence on societal problems.
Maybe it's the colors everybody's wearin
Social impact of fashion choices or trends.
Maybe it's the President, maybe it's the last one
Reflection on the actions or decisions of past Presidents.
Maybe it's the one before that, what he done
Concerns about the actions of previous Presidents.
Maybe it's the high schools, maybe it's the teachers
Potential issues within educational institutions and their educators.
Maybe it's the tattooed children in the bleachers
Reference to the behavior or characteristics of rebellious youth.
Maybe it's the Bible, maybe it's the lack
The impact of religious texts or the absence thereof.
Maybe it's the music, maybe it's the crack
Effects of music or drug addiction on society.
Maybe it's the hairdos, maybe it's the TV
Influence of media such as television on societal issues.
Maybe it's the cigarettes, maybe it's the family
Concerns regarding the effects of smoking within families.
Maybe it's the fast food, maybe it's the news
Impact of fast food culture or media coverage on society.
Maybe it's divorce, maybe it's abuse
Consequences of divorce or abusive behavior on individuals.
Maybe it's the lawyers, maybe it's the prisons
Issues surrounding legal systems and incarceration.
Maybe it's the Senators, maybe it's the system
Reflection on political figures or the governing structure.
Maybe it's the fathers, maybe it's the sons
Consideration of parental influence on societal problems.
Maybe it's the sisters, maybe it's the moms
Effects of family dynamics on societal issues.
Maybe it's the radio, maybe it's road rage
Potential impact of media or external factors on road-related anger.
Maybe El Nino, or UV rays
Reference to natural phenomena affecting society.
Maybe it's the army, maybe it's the liquor
Reflection on the influence of military or alcohol on societal issues.
Maybe it's the papers, maybe the militia
Consideration of the influence of media or armed civilian groups.
Maybe it's the athletes, maybe it's the ads
The impact of athletes or advertising on societal problems.
Maybe it's the sports fans, maybe it's a fad
Reflection on the behavior or impact of sports enthusiasts.
Maybe it's the magazines, maybe it's the internet
Effects of media portrayal or internet influence on society.
Maybe it's the lottery, maybe it's the immigrants
Consideration of the impact of immigration or lottery systems on society.
Maybe it's taxes, big business
Concerns about the impact of taxes or corporate influence.
Maybe it's the KKK and the skinheads
Concerns regarding extremist or hate groups.
Maybe it's the communists, maybe it's the Catholics
Reflection on political or religious groups and their influence on society.
Maybe it's the hippies, maybe it's the addicts
Impact of counterculture movements or addiction on society.
Maybe it's the art, maybe it's the sex
Consideration of art or sexuality's impact on societal issues.
Maybe it's the homeless, maybe it's the banks
Concerns about homelessness or banking systems affecting society.
Maybe it's the clearcut, maybe it's the ozone
Effects of environmental destruction on society.
Maybe it's the chemicals, maybe it's the car phones
Impact of technology or chemicals on societal issues.
Maybe it's the fertilizer, maybe it's the nose rings
Reflection on societal norms or fashion trends.
Maybe it's the end, but I know one thing.
An acknowledgment that despite various causes, change requires action.
If it were up to me, I'd take away the guns.
Expressing a desire to remove guns as a potential solution to societal issues.
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