State of Emergency
State of Emergency: Unveiling America's Social Decay
Lyrics
Shots ring out in another town
Gunfire is heard in a different location.
911 there's another child down
An emergency call reports another child's death.
You say it's your right in the land of the free
The right to bear arms is emphasized in the supposed land of freedom.
But now it's become a social disease
This right has evolved into a harmful societal problem.
They'll rush to vindicate this insanity
Authorities quickly justify the insanity of the situation.
While there's still blood lying on the street
Despite recent violence, the aftermath is ignored.
This rich country's in a state of decay
The wealthy nation is experiencing a decline.
And no one’s safe in the USA
No one is safe in the United States.
Another bullet takes a kid from his family
Another gunshot claims a child, affecting a family.
l'm appealing to your heart, l'm appealing to your sanity
A plea is made to the emotions and rationality of the audience.
Lock them all up and throw away the key
Suggesting a solution: incarcerate those responsible and discard the key.
From your cold dead hands, if that's how it's gotta be
Defending the right to firearms even if it leads to a tragic outcome.
This is a state, it's a state of emergency
Declaring the current situation as an urgent crisis.
When every other day there's another tragedy
Highlighting the frequency of tragedies.
This is a state, it's a state of emergency
Reiterating the state of emergency due to the ongoing crisis.
When every other day another bullet takes a kid away
Emphasizing the repetitive nature of children falling victim to gunfire.
Thoughts and prayers they don't do a thing
Criticizing the ineffectiveness of thoughts and prayers as a response.
It's just an insult to the victim’s family
Considering condolences as disrespectful to the victims' families.
How are we living in the land of the free
Raising a question about freedom in a country where children are killed.
When so many kids are shot dead on the street
Expressing disbelief at the high number of child fatalities.
They'll smugly debate this insanity
Predicting a self-satisfied discussion about the ongoing crisis.
‘Cause dollars and cents are all they see
Accusing decision-makers of prioritizing money over human lives.
Got blood on your hands and no peace of mind
Blaming individuals for the consequences and their lack of inner peace.
As you profit from the carnage left behind
Accusing those profiting from the aftermath of contributing to the chaos.
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