Too Much to Ask

Lyrics

[Verse 1] A refreshing plunge A drink of palatable water A deep inspiration on a warm summer day A safe stroll in a middle-of-the-road community A neighbor who, in times of need, will not turn away [Refrain] I ain't no politician I am a citizen And I wonder if I'm living too far out of bounds [Verse 2] Community protection, rehabilitation Police that serve without legitimate right to maim Global awareness, ecological guilt Cultural and environmental awakening [Refrain] I ain't no optimist I try to be a realist And I wonder if I'm thinking too far out of bounds [Chorus] Is it too much to ask? Could it be the Earth is shrinking? (Could it be) I can see the walls closing in No one can take much for granted anymore [Verse 3] Remote control Three cars for every family Corruption at the expense of the simple majority A violent clash A plunder of the third world Any wretched ploy that bolsters our economy [Refrain] I ain't no blind supporter I'm a conscious citizen And I know that we are living too far out of bounds [Guitar Solo] [Refrain] (Ah) Ain't no politician (Ah) Ain't no blind supporter (Ah) I ain't no mouth to feed (Ah) I am a citizen And I wonder if I'm living too far out of bounds [Chorus] Is it too much to ask? Can we keep the Earth from sinking? (Can we keep) I can see the walls closing in No one can take much for granted anymore (You better not take it for granted anymore) I'm not taking nothing for granted anymore