Showdown (G.E./P.)

We spoke our minds too clearly, assumed fundamental rights were Inherent not as pawns but men I do not require a gauge for freedoms of speech Cause I never asked to be a citizen I never have and never will pledge allegiance Waking up each morning with confusion in my eyes The wind is biting through to wave hello Seeing my reflection, an exterior of lies I hope this shaky feeling doesn't show As if I had to tell you, there was little left to say Stilted conversation coloured blue You were sitting down and you got up to walk away I tried to stay, but I was right behind you I was right behind you I was right behind you Tension in the stare I cannot bear, so close to helpless as the songs I sing Inside me ring Final words are boring, never touching, oh you whispered something in my ear I couldn't hear you Girls with the greenest eyes First time you have kissed Our quiet softest sighs A song for all of those who shot and missed Welcome to this world imbued identity Born, tagged, tattooed, pacified Generously bestowed my rights and privileges Replete with arbitrary values ascribed There's nothing I can tell you, there's nothing I can say Stunted conversations, censored thought I'm completely free and liberty guaranteed Unless, of course, you decide I'm not But I won't be resigned to Fall in line behind you Tension in the air I cannot bear, so what the fuck am I accomplishing? Absolutely nothing All these words are boring, it's time for action but you've taught me to be a pawn It won't last for long Those who see through the lies Are quickly gagged and bound Ambition realized Tear the whole fucking thing down I was right behind you I was right behind you