Too Much To Ask

[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 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 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? 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 I ain't no blind supporter I'm a conscious citizen And I know that we are living too far out of bounds [Verse 4] I ain't no politician I ain't no blind supporter I ain't no mouth to feed I am a citizen And I wonder if I'm living too far out of bounds Is it too much to ask? Can we keep the earth from sinking? I can see the walls closing in No one can take much for granted anymore I'm not taking nothing for granted anymore