They lied about the wars
Took time to figure out
That democracy and freedom
Was not what it was about
They said we’d fight the terrorists
But all that I could see
Was I was occupying
Someone else’s country
They lied about the weapons
They all were so convinced
The generals on the TV
Haven’t heard from them since
They say it was an accident
But I think it was their plan
They spread the lie on CNN
And NPR and C-Span
They lied about the jobs
All the pundits used to say
Before the city was abandoned
And the good jobs went away
Sign up to this free trade bill
Win-win all around
Now half the guys I used to know
Are six feet underground
Lying is all they seem to do
Looking at us on TV
They pretend they care
But it’s all about the money
Which anyone can tell
If you have half a brain
Why I should believe them now
It just seems insane
Talk turned to the virus
What we all stood to lose
I was not the only one
Who thought it was fake news
I just went about my life
Like I normally would do
So maybe I’ll catch a cold I thought
Or a little flu
They lied about so much
I wish it were not true
But from this hospital bed
If I could just click on “DO”
I guess I woulda worn a mask
Stayed home to quarantine
Instead of being intubated
Hooked up to this machine
You could say that I’m an idiot
Maybe, I don’t know
But before I take my leave
Before I have to go
Before they stick me in a box
With quarters on my eyes
There’s lots of blame to go around here
And I know where it lies
They lied about the wars
