Walking
D.C. 2000 Lyrics

The times they are changing but it's really the same old thing
Despite the changing times, nothing truly substantial has changed.

Now all the species are fading fast and it's the blue bird's last chance to sing
The rapid decline of various species puts the blue bird in a critical situation where its survival is at stake.

And that we don't have to surrender, let those scumbags and let them have their way
We don't have to give in to the corrupt individuals who are benefiting from this situation.

And it's really worse than that but we have already had a terrible day
The situation is even more dire than described, and it has already been a day filled with hardships.

Did you hear about the polar bears are in trouble they're out walking on thin ice?
Have you heard about the polar bears being endangered, to the point where they are literally walking on thin ice?

No more blue whales I guess that's really not too nice
The extinction of blue whales is a tragic loss.

And remember that cute girl she came to town and became a junkie so quick?
Recall that innocent girl who arrived in town but quickly succumbed to drug addiction?

She hangs out at a clinic and she's always looking sick
She spends her time at a clinic, constantly appearing unwell due to her addiction.

She had big dreams once but they all sort of melted away
She used to have ambitious dreams, but they gradually faded and disappeared.

Now she's just hanging around trying to make it day to day
Now she's aimlessly existing, struggling to get through each day.

Hey and the rainforests are all gone, I guess that's kinda' sad
Oh, and the rainforests have been completely destroyed, which is quite lamentable.

Weather keeps changing, that's not good, it's rather bad
The constant fluctuation in weather patterns is not favorable; it's actually quite negative.

Black horned rhinos seem like old long lost friends
The black horned rhinos, on the brink of extinction, appear like old friends who have been lost and forgotten.

Silver back gorillas are right near their end
The silverback gorillas are dangerously close to extinction.

Illnesses that could have been cured by plants are now all long gone
Various diseases that could have been treated with plants are now completely eradicated.

Still the darkest hour is the one before the dawn
Even in the midst of despair, there is hope that dawn will bring a new beginning.

And we're all working hard, right above minimum wage
We're all putting in significant effort, but are barely earning above the minimum wage.

Waiting for fifteen minutes and a friendly stage
We anxiously await our moment in the spotlight, hoping for just fifteen minutes of recognition.

Mr. President looks serious, I guess we need some more wars
The President's serious demeanor implies the need for additional wars, according to him.

The FOX news lady says we got old issues to score
The female newscaster from FOX news claims that we have unresolved problems from the past.

Momma's watching TV and praying there's no knock on the door
Mother is watching television, fervently hoping that no one comes knocking at the door.

A patriot for his country, warnings that he chose to ignore
A patriotic individual for his country, but he disregarded the warnings given.

Smug politicians and movie stars all pose so tragically hip
Arrogant politicians and celebrities present themselves as tragically fashionable.

Rearranging furniture on this sinking ship
Engaging in futile actions while on a sinking ship.