I know I like doing a lot of talking. Time goes on, I'm talking still

While soldier girls are dodging grenades

and rockets, and moms and dads are paying the bill

And they say, it's the only way

Ooh, it's the only way

And the play like it's a game

Oooh, it's like it's a game



Sometimes there's something about my being on the sidelines doesn't jibe

And I know why the millions of working people, 

they would fight if they had time

And they say, it's the only way

Ooh, it's the only way

And they play like it's a game

Oooh, it's like it's a game



Well what can you say to take that weight away?

I look into the endless bottom, and all I want is what should be.

And I'm damned ashamed to feel this rotten

Can we reclaim what's been forgotten?

The state of the State don't let me feel that safe.

I want to take it to the tired and affronted, and all they want is one who'll lead

but I'll put it to you plain and bluntly: 

I'm worried for my tired country

That look on your face - don't let it go to waste

Take it to the floor of Congress

Look into the Core of Rotten

Turn into the one who got us out.