Freedom has its price Systematic war We kiss the rod of empire And crouch before our God Conformity, obedience Consistent with the law Keep in step on bended knee Never stray too far
Consternation, trepidation Steel and armor rust Insularity, invulnerability Crumble into dust Replaced by routine panic Foreboding and distrust High alerts, watchful eyes Osama's voice on tape Photographs, fingerprints Welcome to the States
Goliath crawls, Atlas stalls Sturdy Samson flounders At the breathless beck and call Of bellicose rebounders But a titan nation corporation Knocks down every wall It's in the cards, close at hand America stands tall At the hour of her choosing Rival kingdoms fall
