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I don't need to be a global citizen, 'cause I'm blessed by
nationality.
We've got the American Jesus. See him on the interstate.
I feel sorry for the earth's population 'cause so few live in the
U.S.A.
We've got the American Jesus. Overwhelming millions every day.
He's the farmer's barren fields. (In God)
We've got the American Jesus. See him on the interstate TOP
I was born on planet earth.
American Jesus* [Eddie Vedder on backing vocals]
I'm a member of a growing populace. We enforce our popularity.
There are things that seem to pull us under and there are things that drag
us down,
But there's a power and a vital presence that's lurking all around.
We've got the American Jesus. He helped build the president's estate.
At least the foreigners can copy our morality. They can visit but they
cannot stay.
Only precious few can garner the prosperity. It makes us walk with renewed
confidence.
We've got a place to go when we die, and the architect resides right
here.
(Excercising his authority.)
The force the army wields. (We trust)
The expression on the faces of the starving millions. (Because he's one of
us)
The power of the man. (Break down)
The fuel that drives the clan. (Cave in)
He's the motive and the conscience of the murderer. (We can redeem your
sins)
He's the preacher on TV. (Strong heart)
The false sincerity. (Clear mind)
The form letter that written by the big computers. (And infinitely
kind)
The nuclear bombs, (You lose)
The kids with no moms, (We win)
And I'm fearful that he's inside me. (He is our champion)
We've got the American Jesus. Exercising his authority
We've got the American Jesus. Posturing national fame.
We've got the American Jesus. Overwhelming millions every day.
One nation under God. [10x]
Watch It Die* [Eddie Vedder on backing vocals]
The rotating ball where man comes first.
It´s been around for a long, long time,
But now it´s time to watch it die.
I saw a man on my big blue screen.
He ruled the world economy.
He said the rich would never concede,
But some day soon he´ll be put to sleep.
I´ve seen the life of the forest green,
And adaptations of the deep blue seas.
And who knows who is the fittest?
They will all soon be put to rest.
On a plunging flight and we´re sitting
In the pilots seat in the midst of life.
People on a dark horizon praying
Somebody will save their lives.
I was born on planet earth
At a drastic time full of plastic mirth.
And everyday I´ve seen increasing signs,
And you would too if you´d opened your eyes.
You had a chance, you did not try,
So now it´s time to watch it die.