Lyrics

We are the framework We fill up the canteens We urge you to join us We'll pave the way for education, too Or maybe you'd rather work the factories It's true, you'll never amount to anything without me We wouldn't lie We'll give you purpose We can sell you honor Only please don't disturb us, when your disabled arms can't feed The same children you were forced to leave Apparently we don't owe you, are we clear? We don't lie Fix your eyes on the bottom line We're strong and wise We don't lie Give us your trust, give us your life It's legitimized We don't lie How could you expect us to survive? We weren't made for this We don't lie I can promise you ticker tape parades With smiles stretched and glazed We wouldn't lie Turns out we gambled Lost a big hand on this one Decision was not ours to make How was I to know? But think of all the lessons we have given to you Have a nice life, we wish you bliss and cheer I'll buy that when I'm dead