The State of the Union Thievery Corporation (Ft. Shinehead & Sleepywonder)

[Hook]
People live in misery
Government a work but government them is a mockery
Respect to the youths whether in front and all dem a back a me
Why don't you treat them the way you should

[Verse 1]
And I know all the things you hide
Even though it's a good disguise
And I see all the things you do
But 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

[Hook]
People live in misery
Government a work but government them is a mockery
Respect to the youths whether in front and all dem a back a me
Why don't you treat them the way you should

[Verse 2]
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