Born with a barcode
we're controlled by the tv
they stand us in line
who's the real enemy?
watch the poor gettin poorer
as the rich are gettin richer
(chorus)
paralysed, forced to compromise
paralysed, forced to compromise just to stay alive.
system breeds poverty to keep us in line
still we pledge aleigance to thte kingdom
faces ground into the mud, so we don't see
where there's authority there's no freedom
(chorus)
so cut out the corruption parasite,
rise up together and fight for your right
not to live as a statistic puppet
democracy? i say fuck it.
(chorus)
no one is free (x3)
no-one is free when others are opressed yeah
(chorus)
Another boring day
Another violent night
Releasing built-up tension
By trashing cars and starting fights
Your normal passive mates
Turn to aggressive twats
Break into the school
And kick the neighbour's cat
(Chorus) Now it's each man for himself
As they're running from the scene
Blaming the poor bastard
That did nothing but was seen
Think it makes them hardcore
Since when was punk about apathy?
Punk's about unity
Front page of the local paper
Screams the evil of the teens
But no-one can be fucked to find out
Why it happens, it seems
Of course this is how
They channel their anger
When there's nothing else to do
(Chorus)
They say you can trust them
And then you rely on them
But when you turn to them you get nothin but lies
Don't listen to what they say
Remember yesterday
When you got cheated from your personal rights
Not too late X4
Abolish poverty, that's not insanity
When you beleive it go and do it for society
Stop the insanity, let's see equality
Cos it's the fundamental purpose in this journey
Not too late X4
(bridge) OI! X8
Not too late X4
The world is changin'
right before our eyes
and people are so blind to see
that they're materialised
It's not about what you're made of
but what people make of you.
I think it's time to change that labelin point of view
(chorus) whoah Its time to make a change
whoah don't let them call you names
X2
Don't live up to expectations
just try to do your best
don't listen to what they tell you
they're lying and should give it a rest
It's not about what your made of
but what people make of you
i think it's time to change that labelin point of view
chorus
bridge
chorus
There's anger on the streets and you can't take the violence
Look for protection i don't hear the fuckin sirens
You go to your gigs and it's always the same
Trendies come and start their fight, police ain't here again
999 it's a useless number
999 I don't hear an answer X2
A bloke's gettin beaten up you call the cops,
they don't show up and the bloke gets shot
another act of violence, of intolerance
And when it's too late you get an ambulance
999 it's a useless number
999 I don't hear an answer X2
solo
Chorus
Rising up in me
Is a picture of life I could not see
And I try to leave it all behind
But the life shining in my face
Is making me blind
Making me blind
Make me blind
(Chorus) A picture of life I could not see
It's like another person trying to be me
Room stops spinning
So I gotta start it up again
And I'm trying so hard to fit in
Then you tell me that I'm not your friend
Not your friend
Not your friend no
(Chorus)
(Lead)
(Chorus)
I'm sittin and i'm waitin, calculating,
the way that you screwed me,
the way that you used me
and i can't stop hatin,
it's so frustratin,
if i wasn't so wasted
i'd be more aggrevated
(chorus) so when you go to bed tonight,
remember how we'd have a fight,
don't blame it all on me,
cos you know that it aint right,
and i'd never understand,
why you wouldn't hold my hand,
now i guess i'm out of luck,
and nobody gives a fuck
I never meant to get sucked in,
i can't escape it it's a sin
you filled me up with your sweet lies,
and the little boy inside me cries
i'll never open up again,
you burnt the candle at both ends
sorry if i did offend,
if you want me lost then it's the end
chorus
solo
verse 1
chorus
They gave the invitation out today
to some guys funeral i used to hate
for some reason, they sent one my way
but they don't understand when i say
I don't care about your friend go!
(instumental chorus)
He used to think he was all that
i never fell for that crap
another trendy asshole
i never fell for that crap
I dont care about your friend go!
chorus
verse 1
solo
chorus