[Verse 1]
Turn off the TV and kill the messenger
Let's hang the DJ (He lies in stereo)
Vote in our leader, king of the media
He'll be our brand new savior
From the attack of mirrors
Show us what we want
Don't show us what we are
Turn off this song and run

[Verse 2]
On the first day, we burned our books
I guess the authors were always the real crooks, huh?
Not too big to fail, big business corporations
CEOs who make a million livings working part time
The ones who break a sweat
We give 'em half a cent
But they'll tell you fair is fair
(Turn off this song before it takes your soul)

[Chorus]
Can't trust no radio
'Cause they got something to sell you
And don't pick up the telephone
'Cause you never know who's calling you, do you?
I smell a rat, dogs all attack
Get out your gavels, with pitchforks in hand
Turn off this song now and run
Before it's too late
[Post-Chorus]
Quiet down
Now, listen

[Verse 3]
Turn off the computer, you got a life to live
You'll end up a loser without any wife or kids
Could you imagine being all alone?
Choosing a different path than all your friends and leaving home?
They'll never sing again but they can pay the rent
So save your breath and spend (Spend, spend)

[Verse 4]
Pick your poison, a loaded handgun or death by a thousand cuts
Look at yourself in the mirror, is this really what you want?
Wish I could die every morning, fantasize about it nightly
Medicate myself highly and daily, yeah
If we were placing bets
I'd play Russian roulette
With a loaded gun
(Turn off this song before it takes your soul and runs)

[Chorus]
No, you can't trust no radio, no way
'Cause they got something to sell you, hmm
And don't pick up the telephone
'Cause you never know who's calling you, do you?
Stay on your path, follow the cash
Keep your eyes closed with your foot on the gas
Turn up this song now and run
Because it's too late
[Outro]
(Turn off this song before it takes your soul)