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by Friends W/O Benefits

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1.
Nowadays we are run by the almighty dollar sign Hoping that we’ll get rich the minuet we fall in line The problem is that’s a lie to keep the status quo Anger’s building, this gasket’s about to blow (Because of You) We’re living in a fascist state (Because of you) And this whole nation is a fucking scam (Because of You) Now the divide is big and the rich don’t share We only speak our minds, because we really care Wages are low and the prices are up Which fucking sucks, I can’t afford my lunch So save your money and count your ducks Because you can’t survive on a hundred bucks Bad T.V and thoughtless pop music have blanked our minds Turned us all in to ignorant sheep eyes closed to all the lies When we head to economic despair where do we go to rot? When your government’s tyrannical whose heads are they going to chop? (yours) (Because of You) We’ve reached the point of a civil war (Because of You) And everyone now knows the score (Because of You) Now the divide is big and the rich don’t share We only speak our minds, because we really care Rent is high and morale is low Not quite sure who’s friend or foe We all just need to open our eyes See the truth and read between the lines We’re not talking shit, just calling a spade a spade We were meant to live, not be broken and enslaved Now this country’s torn with problems they say don’t exist What’s to stop big brother from putting you down on their list? Now the divide is big and the rich don’t share We only speak our minds, because we really care This class war is fucking real Either raise your fists or just learn to deal Stop live tweeting, start fighting back The body count is rising and there’s more to stack I’m not saying its wrong that we struggle trying to get along So here you go United States another fucking protest song.
2.
I look at you and I spit on the poor You’ve never worked at a retail store Don you know who I am? I’ve made a few bucks Stop looking down cause we ain’t looking up I live on a cloud with the 1% We’re down here slaving as we try to pay rent I guess this lifestyles just not for you Without your fucking wallet man you don’t have a clue This is the worst day of your fucking life When you’re bankrupt we won’t bat an eye You’re not allured by the concept of status? At the end of the day none of that shit matters Do the world a favor, go hang thyself We don’t care about your inherited wealth You won’t get a dollar or a hi from me Don’t play that card I hate your guts even though I’m a lover How can you say you love when you’ve never had to suffer? This is the worst day of your fucking life When you’re bankrupt we won’t bat an eye
3.
I used to be a nice guy, what a nice normal guy I was Back when we were talking shit just trying to catch a buzz There used to be a time when people were more direct Now that world is far and gone so no one can connect Today I can’t show if I’m feeling pissed I should delete everyone on my contacts list If there’s one truth that I know I’ll say it’s this I took a shot at the world and I fucking missed Honesty today is a lost art Contempt for one another is off the chart Insincere messages coming from your heart Pretend to play the role but don’t live the part Vulnerability is such a hard thing to achieve Especially when I’m being me and it comes across as mean Why is it as this time that the truth is hard to find? Lying is made for the weak, for those who don’t have a spine You’re cancerous to me like smokers cough Trying to act all hard when I see you’re soft The world and truth and reached a standoff So stand off of my back when I know you’ve lost Honesty today is a lost art Contempt for one another is off the chart Insincere messages coming from your heart Pretend to play the role but don’t live the part Wait for the day that truth will win And we can all be honest again Until that day we’ll never be friends Go fuck yourself cause this is the end
4.
Sitting at my house getting headlines off of memes Watch the USA shitting on my dreams Election’s coming up, gotta rock the vote But none of this matters, its all a fucking joke Cause we’re confused about politics We’ve got an opinion share it in a tweet We’re changing the world without leaving our seat A controversial hashtag, who the fuck cares? Democracy is good, it seems more than fair Cause we’re confused about politics Let’s talk about how we’re all fucking doomed Think you’re making a difference without leaving your room Everyone on their screens is where the government wants you to be Instead of fighting back, It’s the difference between you and me We’re all just armchair politician We’re not making informed decisions Without consulting our televisions We’re all just armchair politician Time to speak our mind as if you have a choice While you’re sitting around like you ain’t got a voice Let’s all be honest and piss off everyone that we know Are you for fucking real or are your politics just for show?
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Racist Cops 03:31
Let’s talk about these racist cops How the fuck do they still have jobs? I’ve been fired from jobs for far less Say one word and you’re under arrest Let’s talk about these racist cops How every time a body drops Groups of bigots they give them props This is why it never stops It used to be that cops weren’t the enemy Sworn to protect and serve What went wrong because those days are now long gone Using bullets as words Let’s talk about this racist bunch Weapons drawn at the slightest hunch Kids in hoodies just walking by Another statistic waiting to die Criminal justice, don’t make me laugh These cops are all out having a blast Trigger happy jocks who are in charge That happen to be criminals at large It used to be that cops weren’t the enemy Sworn to protect and serve What went wrong because those days are now long gone Using bullets as words The problem today is the police are military Pull weapons out shoot a few rounds then we’ll ask more questions later Serve and protect what does it get because we don’t feel Safe anymore open the door and see the boys in blue are knocking But they’re people too, they’re just like you they’re human Its time to address this civil unrest and all move forward to the future Cops should be cool with everyone its time to Put down the guns, extend your hand, the time has come to Forget these cops and bigots I’m so tired and sick of it These damn cops are racist, its all so blatant
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Hi my name is Ninja, music fan for 20 years There’s something that we’ve wanted, Something we hold close and dear to our tortured souls Even though it’ll tear us apart Music’s all that matters that why it stole our fucking hearts It’ll set you there and there’s nothing more to strive for We care so much about this that we’re willing to die Before we go back home, running scared to our parents We’ve got a message and we must share it Change is knocking at your front door (This is the most perfect time) Never needed civil unrest like this before (Take a chance, sing a song it’ll save your life) Time to take a breath and be ready to fight (Don’t you know it’ll set you free) Music without message is a way to end your life So start looking for a set of answers that you know you will never forget Why do you represent a brand and not use your spotlight to demand some radical social change so that things don’t stay the same? Stop negating your self worth being boring never works Push the envelope and push yourself, complacency is never worth the wealth It’ll set you there and there’s nothing more to strive for We care so much about this that we’re willing to die Before we go back home, running scared to our parents We’ve got a message and we must share it Change is knocking at your front door (This is the most perfect time) Never needed civil unrest like this before (Take a chance, sing a song it’ll save your life) Time to take a breath and be ready to fight (Don’t you know it’ll set you free) Music without message is a way to end your life So start looking for a set of answers that you know you will never forget Bands nowadays just like to play it safe (Don’t you know this is the most perfect time?) Nothing of value left to say (Take a chance, sing a song and save your life) Guess they don’t see things our way. (Don’t you know it’ll set you free?) We preach a different way so that things can be fixed
7.
Untitled 03:59
Is it as clear to you as me fear will never be beat searching wide looking hard to find an answer at this time but What other way would you explain the world that surrounds us now filled such with loath and hate makes us look for escape pass a drink as we say our prayers for our finale finally gasp for breath as you close your eyes time to find whats kept inside Where do you want to go To a place that is unknown? Why would you want to go To a place that can’t be shown? So sell us peace and love They’re words we want to hear But not the world we’re ready for So let us make this clear Those of you who run around as fools trying hard not to be used will be the ones who miss the boat battered beaten down abused and the ones left back will sit lives filled and full of regret reform the mold that we fought to broke all left is uselessness Why would you want to die with this feeling deep inside? and Who’s left when your tried Found guilty of your crimes? Where do you want to go To a place that is unknown? Why would you want to go To a place that can’t be shown? What’s that you found you’re blessed Right before the final test We hope you found you like the truth Clawing at your coffin roof There is no all seeing eye There’s nothing left when you die And we will never know why And we will never know why
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You’re taught when you were young you had to get a job just to survive They never ever teach you the best feeling is to feel alive They’ll tell you that you have to go to work become another boring corporate jerk But being you is the best feeling that you could ever feel Experience, relationships and taking risks on what is real Don’t become a slave to your job you’ll be on your deathbed thinking you were robbed So quit your job and run away you’ll see your friends another day Fuck the rest don’t be stressed free yourself and you’ll be blessed Happiness is all we need abandon your financial greed It’s better just to be yourself and have a reason to fucking bleed You weren’t born to pay your bills, sit around until you die This bittersweet symphony is a gigantic lie Don’t get fired fucking quit and prove that you give a shit About yourself about your life and now your future’s looking bright Fuck your boss and those in charge they are human just like you The only difference is that they will tell you what to do They shouldn’t dictate your every move and you shouldn’t feel like you’ve got something to prove You fucking work the same old job every day week after week And when you open up your mouth the words you want you do not speak Everybody is afraid to fail so you’d rather check the company email Sitting at your desk and dreaming About getting high and breathing Fresh air outdoors and the flowers Counting minutes counting hours Every second that you spend Keep on waiting till the end I got regrets work is not one Did not give in, I just have fun Be who ever you desire See the world binge watch the wire Enjoy your life while it’s here Quit your job, you’re in the clear So quit your job and run away you’ll see your friends another day Fuck the rest don’t be stressed free yourself and you’ll be blessed Happiness is all we need abandon your financial greed It’s better just to be yourself and have a reason to fucking bleed You weren’t born to pay your bills, sit around until you die This bittersweet symphony is a gigantic lie Don’t get fired fucking quit and prove that you give a shit About yourself about your life and now your future’s looking bright Work has always been a bore time to run out the door Find yourself or someone and don’t forget to have fun Don’t forget to have some fun

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released January 20, 2017

Recorded at Nu-Tone Studios
Engineered and Mixed by Scott K. Goodrich
Mastered: Yes
All songs written and preformed by Friends W/O Benefits
Bass and Additional Instrumentation provided by SKG

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