From the recording Herb's Bad-Ass Mando
Lyrics
AMERICA 21ST CENTURY
Words and Music by John Cannon
Dead man down in the middle of the road
Nobody seems to know what for
Cop said he thought that he had a gun
They searched and searched but could find none
What color was he? Was he dark or light?
What color was he? Red, White and Blue
More children died at school today
It was never meant to be that way
But a kid got bullied so he brought a gun
It was really easy to get one
What color were they? Were they dark or light?
What color were they? Red, white and blue
Welcome to America. Welcome to the USA
Welcome to America. 21st Century
Families working hard, can’t make ends meet.
Some don’t have enough to eat
Feeling weak, their stomachs cramp
So Congress votes to cut food stamps
What color are they? Are they dark or light?
What color are they? Red, white and blue
Welcome to America. Welcome to the USA
Welcome to America. 21st Century
30,000 dead a year ‘cause they can’t see a doctor
Spiteful politicians stopping Medicare
Two and a Half million children homeless
Too many people really could not care less
What color are they? Are they dark or light?
What color are they? Red, white and blue
Over-deployed, PTSD denied
Twenty two a day opt out for suicide
Our soldiers cannot get the help they need
Nothing from the war machine they feed
What color are they? Are they dark or light?
What color are they? Red, white and blue
What color are they? Red, white and blue
Welcome to America. Welcome to the USA
Welcome to America. 21st Century