My generation has been deemed lost But it's hard to find many kids my age who seem to mind. Stacked up against statistics we're allegedly behind But late blooming seems to be a trend When the youth are flying blind.
So I’ll pay no attention to the scholars “who know best” Because while people with degrees stay at home I work with my hands And I’m not helpless.
(DOWN!) But there are those who would have us lose our focus (DOWN!) And even now their profit-driven schemes engross us. (DOWN!) Corporations tell us how are paychecks should be spent (DOWN!) But they fall silent when asked where all their bailout money went. (DOWN!) Enough! I’ve seen this before! (DOWN!) If that’s reaching for the stars, I’ll shoot for the floor. I won’t fund their “american dream” anymore!