America, is that you?
Your stars are looking dim.
Stripes look nice on prison clothes,
but yours are wearing thin.
America, is that you
there behind the mask?
Of course, I too, am wearing mine.
You don't need to ask.
America, is that you
angry in the street,
smashing windows, spreading fire?
And is your dream complete?
America, was it you
I saw on evening news
dancing like a circus monkey,
speaking as you're cued?
America, is that you
propped up by the wall
with little men surrounding you,
waiting for your fall?
America, use your voice
and let me know it's you.
I can't hear much over the noise
that's coming from the zoo.
America, it must be you,
though I can hardly see.
I'm feeling for you in the dark.
America, it's me.
Dec 23, 2020
Dec 23, 2020 at 1:42 PM UTC
America, is that you?
Your stars are looking dim.
Stripes look nice on prison clothes,
but yours are wearing thin.
America, is that you
there behind the mask?
Of course, I too, am wearing mine.
You don't need to ask.
America, is that you
angry in the street,
smashing windows, spreading fire?
And is your dream complete?
America, was it you
I saw on evening news
dancing like a circus monkey,
speaking as you're cued?
America, is that you
propped up by the wall
with little men surrounding you,
waiting for your fall?
America, use your voice
and let me know it's you.
I can't hear much over the noise
that's coming from the zoo.
America, it must be you,
though I can hardly see.
I'm feeling for you in the dark.
America, it's me.
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