Today, I have some time to lose So I open the papers to read the news A bad buzz, a disturbing experience A real shock, I'm going nuts Tangled titles still linger in my head The harsh new reality, revisited
The gloves are off. And truth hurts. Step through the looking glass. Civilisation is on decline.
Chorus: It's just an ordinary day in North America Where the world's a stage and the play is not a comedy It's just an ordinary day in North America Sit comfortably and enjoy the show
Scandal figure resigns after being subpoenaed, Political plunge in misbehaving. Senators seek to improve their image, Lady vengeance knocking at the doors of the Congress.
Police shoot a knife-wielding murder fugitive in front of shocked pedestrians. Stray bullet killed girl: no progress in the investigation. Attack dog out of control bites a baby in the park. Paris Hilton ruins Nick Carter's life Journalist beaten by a drug-crazed pop star.
Five years after anthrax scare, no answer. Homeland security awards $400M in anti-terror funds. Experts gauge the quantity of materials for destroying planes. Lawmakers agree to spend $1 billion on tightening border.
Today I have some time to lose So I open the papers to read the news But there's something I don't understand We revel in violence, plots, crimes and scandals Masturbating while reading the death notices: A post-modern form of catharsis?
The gloves are off. And truth hurts. Step through the looking glass. Civilisation is on decline.
Chorus: It's just an ordinary day in North America Where the world's a stage and the play is not a comedy It's just an ordinary day in North America Sit comfortably and enjoy the show