I like doing a lot of talking
Time goes on, I'm talking still
While soldier girls are dodging grenades and rockets
Moms and dads are paying the bill

And they say, it's the only way
Ooh, it's the only way
And they play like it's a game
Ooh, 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
Ooh, it's like it's a game

What can you say, oh take the 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 so safe
Take it to the tired and affronted
And all they want is one who'll lead

And I 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