Lyrics
You make our decisions
You criticize our choices
You make our rules
You establish the regulations
Then you make us fight your stupid wars
Then you force us into senseless conflicts
That's going too far
That crosses a limit
Come on people, let me hear you say
Calling out to the people to voice their discontent
You Bastards, you're gonna pay
Addressing those in power, stating consequences
You tell us not to steal
You forbid stealing
You tell us not to kill
You prohibit killing
Then you tell us to fight for your country
Then command us to fight for your nation
That's tell us to die
Essentially instructing us to sacrifice ourselves
Come on people, let me hear you say
Encouraging a collective expression of resentment
You Bastards, you're gonna pay
Reiterating the impending repercussions for the powerful
"Reach for yourself
Advocating self-awareness and solidarity
And your battered mates
Considering the condition of one's companions
The time has come
Declaring a critical moment
I'm not talkin' about no revolution
Rejecting the notion of a revolution
I only want to find a solution
Expressing a desire for practical change
I want to change the world"
Clarifying the intention to transform society
You can't fight 'em with words
Arguing that verbal confrontation is ineffective
You can't fight 'em with rage
Emphasizing the futility of anger against them
Fight 'em with peace and love
Suggesting a non-conventional approach with peace and love
It's our only chance
Positing that peace and love are the only viable options
Come on people, let me hear you say
Encouraging people to join in the protest
You Bastards, you're gonna pay
Reiterating the anticipated consequences for those in power
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