Well, the lights are going out all over the USA
That’s another way of saying:
If you’re a kid, and you’re a bit afraid, it’s OK
Because you’re OK!
Things are going crazy, and you’re going mad
You’re the strongest generation that they’ve ever had to deal with
And they’ve dealt you some bad cards;
Making it hard for you to go straight
But it’s never too late!
They gather like roaches on the streets tonight
Like silhouettes against the city lights
Should they give in? Should they put up a fight?
They’re marching to the same old beat tonight…
They’re feeding you feathers with one hand,
Then slap you with the other
Why should you bother listening to any of their good advice?
You’ve heard it before. They’re just feeding you lies
They want you to forget about their actions, and listen to their words
If you think that’s absurd, you’re totally right!
But hey! Today’s a brand new day…
You can make’em pay just by surviving…
They gather like roaches on the streets tonight
Like silhouettes against the city lights
Should they give in? Should they put up a fight?
They’re marching to the same old beat tonight…
Well, the lights are going out, but you’re not going down
You’ll get back on your feet
Ready for another round of beating… bleeding…
Of being pushed up against the wall
But you’re standing tall. You’re a proud generation
A powerful source… the future of our nation
And you’re young and strong
You’re among the chosen ones!
They gather like roaches on the streets tonight
Like silhouettes against the city lights
Should they give in? Should they put up a fight?
They’re marching to the same old beat tonight…
©: depresleys, 1998, 2007