The list is thousand long People who decided It wasn't for them Did the really make that decision? Conditioning runs deep in the USA Teenage rebellion is just fine As long as you stop one You turn 18 Thousands of punks Turned into society tools There is something in their eyes You can tell they sold out Remember, punk is more Than teenage rebellion Sure, it starts there, but Why does it end? The list is thousand long What other life is there Besides a life of freedom? Never give in, never give up When boredom sets in Think of the young kids we once were That enthusiasm is still there I look around, what do I see? One to replace every five that leave And the list is million long. But, lately I see an upsurgency Back to old values of dedication and rebellion. Perhaps the list is only hundreds long.