Thievery Corporation
"The state of union"

The people live in misery
Govemment a work
But govemment them is a monckery
Respect to the youths
Whether in front and all dem a back
a me
Why don't you treat them the way
you should
And I know all the things you hide
Even though it's a good disguise
And we see all the things you do
And what you do will comeback on
you
You think we can't fight what the
eyes can't see
Because we are blinded by poverty

The people live in misery
Govemment a work
But govemment them is a monckery
Respect to the youths
Whether in front and all dem a back
a me
Why don't you treat them the way
you should

The people live in misery
Govemment a work
But govemment them is a monckery
Respect to the youths
Whether in front and all dem a back
a me
Why don't you treat them the way
you should

It's like the people you want them to
rebel
And fire gunshots and burn buildings
to hell
And after that you a go want treat
me well
It's like you have the people under a
spell
Talking to the people in a congress
A we vote you in, so you must put
out your best
After all we no in a contest
It's the state of the union address

The people live in misery
Govemment a work
But govemment them is a monckery
Respect to the youths
Whether in front and all dem a back
a me
Why don't you treat them the way
you should

The people live in misery
Govemment a work
But govemment them is a monckery
Respect to the youths
Whether in front and all dem a back
a me
Why don't you treat them the way
you should

Broadcasting lies on the television
sreen
Trying to get us hooked on your
american dream
We up on your games if you know
wha me mean
When you cheated on your wife with
your money and your schemes
People rule and a that you fi follow
We and nuh no call me no nigga
Do a good term and you deserve
another
Signed musically yours, the general
sleepywonder

The people live in misery
Govemment a work
But govemment them is a monckery
Respect to the youths
Whether in front and all dem a back
a me
Why don't you treat them the way
you should

The people live in misery
Govemment a work
But govemment them is a monckery
Respect to the youths
Whether in front and all dem a back
a me
Why don't you treat them the way
you should