Hide and Seek
American Secrets: Unveiling Our Nation's Truths
Lyrics
I think uncle sam killed Maralyn Monroe
I believe that the government, represented by Uncle Sam, may have played a role in Marilyn Monroe's death.
I think there's a lot of things
There are many things that our leaders keep hidden from the public.
Our leaders don't want us to know like
Leaders conceal information, and the public is not privy to certain facts.
Why is it so easy to buy
Questioning the ease with which illegal drugs like crack cocaine are available on the streets.
Crack out on the street
Expressing concern about the prevalence of crack cocaine as a national issue.
It's our national shame playing these games
Referring to political games and deceit as a national shame.
Playing hide and seek
Using "hide and seek" as a metaphor for the deceptive practices in politics.
Now what if you an I
Pondering the consequences if ordinary people had large bank accounts.
Was a hundred thousandover
Questioning the fairness of the S&L scandal where taxpayers bail out financial institutions.
On our bank accounts?
Reflecting on the Anita Hill Hearings and the questionable conduct of some senators.
And the s and L scandal
Highlighting the tendency to cover up scandals and hide the truth.
Tax payers can bail 'em out
Emphasizing the desire to conceal information before it becomes evident.
And the Anita Hill Hearings
Suggesting that political leaders often avoid controversy and maintain a facade.
What exactly did that prove
Encouraging silence and conformity rather than challenging the status quo.
Except that a lot of senators
Reflecting on the age of the nation and the persistence of deceptive political practices.
Think they're holier than you
Referencing the Rodney King case as evidence of injustice.
Let's cover it up Let' hide it
Expressing dissatisfaction with the odds of justice prevailing in certain situations.
No one can ever tell
Reiterating the theme of covering up and hiding the truth.
Let's cover it up let's hide it
Emphasizing the urgency of concealing unpleasant truths before they become apparent.
Before it starts to smell
Suggesting that concealing information is preferable to dealing with its consequences.
Don't rock the boat, don't make any waves
Advising against causing disturbance or controversy, urging conformity instead.
Just write a brand new speech
Encouraging leaders to focus on crafting persuasive speeches to maintain control.
Well here we are two hunderd years old
Reflecting on the nation's age and the persistence of deceptive political practices.
And we're still playin' hide andseek
Stating that the nation is still engaged in political deceit despite its long history.
Now the Rodney King case
Referring to the Rodney King case as clear evidence of systemic issues.
If that ain't the livin' proof
Emphasizing that the Rodney King case vividly illustrates systemic problems.
Six guys nearly beat 'im to death
Describing the severe beating of Rodney King by six individuals.
And they all flew th coop
Noting that the perpetrators managed to escape legal consequences.
And I don't like those odds
Expressing dissatisfaction with the odds of justice prevailing in certain situations.
Of six goin' on one
Commenting on the unfairness of a six-on-one situation.
We're all playin' hide and seek
Reiterating the metaphor of "hide and seek" to describe political deception.
And noones havin' fun
Suggesting that the political game of deception is not enjoyable for anyone.
Our president didn't go to Viet Nam, he went
Highlighting the irony of a president attending Harvard and writing speeches instead of serving in Vietnam.
To harvard to write a speech
Questioning the sincerity of a president who avoided military service.
Now come on who's kiddin' who
Expressing skepticism about the honesty of politicians in the context of a game of deception.
It's American hide and seek
Summarizing the pervasive theme of deception and cover-ups in American politics.
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