America - JRM

We got 13 stripes and 50 stars

A couple million behind bars

So many folks can’t even eat

The spend their nights on city streets

You call this home, I call this no man’s land

That’s what it means to be American

They say, «Pledge allegiance to your flag»

But it won’t pledge allegiance back

Just do your time and pay your dues

But it won’t pay none back to you

You call this home, I call this no man’s land

That’s what it means to be American

So if your heart ain’t heavy, you’re not scared enough

When you ask for blessings, don’t forget America

Hu-uh-uh

They say, «Read your books and go to school»

'Cause Uncle Sam’s got plans for you

And if you’re broke he’s got your tab

But nothing’s free, remember that

You call this home, I call this no man’s land

That’s what it means to be American

So if your heart ain’t heavy, you’re not scared enough

When you ask for blessings, don’t forget America

Hu-uh-uh

You’re so stuck on immigration

But you brought the ships to take 'em

Making laws so now they don’t

Get to come here on their own

And you call yourself the man

'Cause you stole some people’s land

Took some kids from overseas

To help you build this shit for free

So if your heart ain’t heavy, you’re not scared enough (No)

When you ask for blessings, don’t forget America

If your heart ain’t heavy, you’re not scared enough

When you ask for blessings, don’t forget America