The Streets of America Lyrics

Lyric discussion by agnostic soldier 

Cover art for The Streets of America lyrics by Bad Religion

My interpretation of this song is that it's a word of caution everyone in society, no matter what their belief or where they come from that to keep themselves in check. The nature of humanity, otherwise society is to be very selfish, acting only on their own instinct. Everyone in society has their own reality, they don't care about anyone else but what they want and by their 'rights as a human they deserve it.' Everyone has their own 'shade of truth,' we will know what they support but we will never know the whole truth.