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The State of the Union Lyrics

The people live in misery
Government a work
But government them is a mockery
Respect to the youths
Whether in front and all them a back a me
Why don't you treat them the way you should
And I know all the things you hide
Even though it's a good disguise
And we see all the things you do
And what you do will comeback on you
You think we can't fight what the eyes can't see
Because we are blinded by poverty

The people live in misery
Government a work
But government them is a mockery
Respect to the youths
Whether in front and all them a back a me
Why don't you treat them the way you should

The people live in misery
Government a work
But government them is a mockery
Respect to the youths
Whether in front and all them a back a me
Why don't you treat them the way you should

It's like the people you want them to rebel
And fire gunshots and burn buildings to hell
And after that you a go want treat me well
It's like you have the people under a spell
Talking to the people in a congress
A we vote you in, so you must put out your best
After all we no in a contest
It's the state of the union address

The people live in misery
Government a work
But government them is a mockery
Respect to the youths
Whether in front and all them a back a me
Why don't you treat them the way you should

The people live in misery
Government a work
But government them is a mockery
Respect to the youths
Whether in front and all them a back a me
Why don't you treat them the way you should

Broadcasting lies on the television screen
Trying to get us hooked on your American dream
We up on your games if you know what me mean
When you cheated on your wife with your money and your schemes
People rule and a that you fi follow
We and nuh no call me no nigga
Do a good term and you deserve another
Signed musically yours, the general sleepy wonder

The people live in misery
Government a work
But government them is a mockery
Respect to the youths
Whether in front and all them a back a me
Why don't you treat them the way you should

The people live in misery
Government a work
But government them is a mockery
Respect to the youths
Whether in front and all them a back a me
Why don't you treat them the way you should
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Cover art for The State of the Union lyrics by Thievery Corporation

hmmm, the album of this song has a lot of political undertones... hey, i dont think i got the lyrics completely right so please correct them if im wrong haha

 
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