Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Whatever happened to American pride
Maybe, it’s when the suits stole your future to line
Their pockets with our hard-earned nickels and dimes
That you broke your back for, your entire life

When did we stop taking pride
In a land that’s supposed to be yours and mine
Open’ your eyes
People are burnin’ flags, it’s a sign of the times

[Bridge]
Puppets are in power
On both sides of the aisle
While real people suffer and die

People prayin’ for hope
While faking smiles and tryin’
Their best hand at survival

We need to unite and seek revival
Don’t poke the bear, or mess with lions and tigers

[Chorus]
Here I am, still proud and standin’
Prayin’ for change and action
We’re not blind, and we’re not askin’
Sooner than later, we’ll rise up and take action

[Verse 2]
Stomp my flag and burn my cross
But you can’t
Steal my thoughts
At some point
The line was crossed
We’re all exhausted
From heartbreak and loss
Tell the suits and media
To shove their progress
For pushin’ the divide
And peddling nonsense
Not one of you
Has a conscience
Sorry not sorry
the truth is hard but honest

[Chorus]
Here I am, still proud and standin’
Prayin’ for change and action
We’re not blind, and we’re not askin’
Sooner than later, we’ll rise up and take action

[Bridge]
Puppets are in power
On both sides of the aisle
While real people suffer and die

We’re prayin’ for hope
While faking smiles and tryin’
Their best hand at survival

We need to unite and seek revival
Don’t poke the bear, or mess with lions and tigers

[Chorus]
Here I am, still proud and standin’
Prayin’ for change and action
We’re not blind, and we’re not askin’
Sooner than later, we’ll rise up and take action

[Outro]
Take this as a warning
The line’s been drawn
Sooner than later
Your privilege and power will be gone