Screeching Weasel

Say No! To Authority

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I like ronald reagan he teaches me to be a man
He shows me how to pull a scam in the name of
From my mind so that I don't grow up blind I am
Uncle sam I like edwin meese the third he tells me
How to spend my time keeps nasty thoughts far
Saying no! I am saying no! I like saying no! to
Authority I like my policeman he rules my world
Big brother to show me how I should feel to make
With guilt and fear makes sure I know he's always
Near in case I should start acting "weird" I need you
Sure I never stray to make everything ok

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songmeanings On Feb 06, 2012

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