Lyrics

[Verse 1] You're sadder than you meant to be And there is no philosophy No book or magic pill No exercise that will Lead you to the perfect prayer To pull you out of your despair This darkness has no name You're ashamed [Chorus] Can you be sad in America today? At home among the brave even when afraid Can you post a picture of your face with a frown? Or will the happy army demand you take 'em down? "Don't be sad" they say "Please don't ruin our American day" [Verse 2] If you take some medicine Will you betray Tom Jefferson? Happiness pursued Should elevate the mood That's what we're told anyway And what is sold by the day Keeps us all amused There's no money in the blues [Chorus] Can you be sad in America today? At home among the brave even when afraid Can you post a picture of your face with a frown? Or will the happy army demand you take 'em down? "Don't be sad" they say "Please don't ruin our American" [Bridge] Days and days Oh, the days, they pass so quickly And these days, these days, these days When we slip away Will we be okay? [Verse 3] I've noted that your lovely skin Is somehow tough but also thin You feel every touch That's why it hurts so much Knowledge of the dark and deep Is something to protect and keep It's never fun to weep But it's better that than sleep [Chorus] Go on be sad in America today You're at home among the brave even when afraid Post all of those pictures of your face with a frown And tell the happy army that you won't take 'em down They're all sad, though they say "Please don't ruin our American day"