[Verse 1]
I don't believe the things I'm seein'
I've been wonderin' 'bout some things I've heard
Everybody's cryin' mercy
When they don't know the meaning of the word

[Verse 2]
A bad enough situation
Is sure enough getting worse
Everybody's cryin' justice
Just as soon as there's business first

[Bridge]
Toe to toe, touch and go
Give a cheer and get your own souvenir

[Verse 3]
Well, you know the people running 'round in circles
Don't know what they're headed for
Everybody's cryin' peace on earth
Just as soon as we win this war

[Instrumental Break]

[Bridge]
Straight ahead, gotta knock 'em dead
So pack your kit, choose your own hypocrite
[Verse 4]
You don't have to go to off-Broadway
To see something plain absurd
Everybody's cryin' mercy
When they don't know the meaning of the word

[Outro]
Nobody knows the meaning of the word