The American Flag

I wrote myself a poem On a greasy paper plate I left it for the waitress 'Cause I liked the way she waits It was all about the people And I hope it's not too late I've seen it all I've heard the politicians Every word an empty sound I've watched the money brokers Takin' everybody down And forget about the media They're just propaganda clowns I've seen it all I don't see what other people see I see life the way it ought to be Rich girls waste the fortune on a rag They're gonna fall The American Flag They're gonna fall The grinnin' kid from Twitter Destruction on parade The busy boy from Facebook Only wanted to get laid The Google guys don't give a damn As long as they get paid I've seen it all I don't see what other people see I see life the way it ought to be Rich dudes think they got it in the bag They're gonna fall The American Flag I went to New York City Just to watch the Apple rot And I went up to Chicago To see if I'd get shot And the dream of California Isn't worth a second thought I've seen it all I don't see what other people see I see life the way it ought to be Bad guys write a book so they can brag I've seen it all The American Flag I don't see what other people see I see life the way it ought to be Liars livin' off the people makes me mad I've seen it all The American Flag I've seen it all The American Flag I've seen it all The American Flag