[Verse 1]
Well, we all wanna see a great empire
Cut down in its prime
See its fruit die on the vine
In prime time color time

And there are millions in this world
That mercy will not touch
But they don't mind that much
'Cause that's the way life's always been

But you don't wanna hear 'bout that from me
I know, I know my place
And God knows I don't belong
Singing a worthless freedom song

[Chorus]
It's all a waste of time
It's all a waste of time

[Verse 2]
The pretty girl who lives next door
She don't know how to lie
When I look into her eyes
I can see the day I'm gonna die