Festering in festung America, contemplating destruction As far as fun goes, I seek character building corruption Eyes attracted by a watch of time It's on my hands I can't shake it Sinking feeling it's a stinking crime I got something to make, I go and break it
It's just the rising tid eof mediocrity Coming up the back of my throat Out damn spot can't stop this rot In the sea the shit will float
Some say kids need to pray, just force it into their hands Why waste cash to teach them to think They'll take some uppers and forget what you said Teach them enough to throw a brick And let them find themselves a job Listen to words of some civic leaders They know what it takes to make a brainless mob
And it's the rising tide of mediocrity Decadence somes naturally, skyscrapers tumble and fall Debris in the street says it all Debris in the street says it all
Go to the doorknob it comes off in your hand You're stuck inside with the rest Now we build to fall apart And the repairman can't pass a reading test The simple things are all hard now The simple skills are all lost You can still pay to get the best, thoug But the best ain't worth the cost
And it's the rising tide of mediocrity Decadence comes naturally, skyscrapers tumble and fall Debris in the street says it all Debris in the street says it all
It's just the rising tide of mediocrity Just a sign of the times Wild animals roaming thru the city The good is gone, now there's nothing left but crime