Never cared about the environment Until I got older Never understood why Some people kept their house colder Ashes to ashes Dust to dust Everything dies All turns to rust
We are learnin', to recycle To help, the earth be green We can do it, with the elements So what about the people we meet?
Just wanted to be left alone "Live and let live" they say I'll try to give you your space We can share the right of way Then the boss said "Thanks" "Goodbye" An' then I got sick Wall Street became Hell Street Seemed I missed every trick
The poor, get recycled The rich still roll in green Buyin', selling' without thought Tell me who is served by greed?
Salvation knockin' on my door Didn't know that I was lost Studied history, causes that end with a cross But I've been repurposed I just cannot pretend Bein' happy, satisfied Ain't the beginning and end
We're learnin' to recycle Helpin' the earth to green Carin' more for the planet So what about the people we meet? What about the people we meet?