Song for John Walker
DJ Krush Lyrics

There's a little Johnny Walker Lindh in every Meadow Creek middle school
Every middle school has students who are lost and vulnerable, just like John Walker Lindh.

And when the rap tape grows up
As time passes and the rap genre matures.

Each wave topples at first wind before the self settles in the body
New ideas and trends often fail before finding their place in society.

The names of prominent families
Families with influence and power.

Carry no weight in foreign cities
In other countries, the status of prominent families is insignificant.

And even the sons of senators
Even the children of politicians.

Receive no welcome outside the states
Are not respected or valued outside of their own country.

We hold these truths to be self-evident
We consider these beliefs to be obvious and unquestionable.

Once a-fuckin-gain we got a dollar model president
Once again, we have a president who prioritizes money and materialistic ideals.

Combing every cotton coil of his inner white wig
Carefully attending to his own image and persona.

Curling perfect sers to his own thin lips in the mirror
Practicing and perfecting his deceptive smiles in front of the mirror.

Working on his contripasto for stone
Preparing his public image to appear strong and unyielding.

Oh yah whitey, you got empire guilt
Those who benefit from imperialism have a sense of guilt and responsibility.

We know John Walker, we know John Booth
We are familiar with both John Walker Lindh and John Wilkes Booth.

Waste our days swatting this single song
We spend our time focusing on one particular issue or topic.

At a long line of Yale and bones born old men
Addressing the privileged and influential individuals who come from elite backgrounds.

While the widows buy rubber grips to open bottles with
The widows, left alone, try to find ways to cope with their loss.

It's dreams with dusty dashboards and chipping paint
Dreams that are neglected and deteriorating, just like old cars.

At least the animals have something to poison themselves with
Even animals have the means to escape their reality, unlike humans.

Director yelling "Cut!" on riot footage in the background is faint
The chaos and violence captured on film are only a small part of the bigger picture.

And at dusk the clanking of fork to plates syncs
The sound of eating dinner becomes a rhythmic routine.

Man of the house drowning out the chatter of housewife
The dominant figure in the household silencing the voices of others.

To yet another unmanned spyplane crash
Reflecting on the frequent failures of surveillance technology.

Now televangelists have a basis for book sales
Televangelists take advantage of current events to increase book sales.

And the promise of effective prayers that get results
Using religion as a way to make promises and gain followers.

As well as God's insurance policy for guaranteed divinity
Religion providing a sense of security and assurance of divine protection.

Time to give the fallout shelters a makeover
The need to update and improve safety measures in preparation for potential disasters.

Grab a pen and pad of paper and Ikea catalogue today
Encouraging people to take action and make plans, even if it means starting with simple materials.

No matter what plastic you pray to or sponsorship you kill for
Regardless of the materialistic desires or allegiances one may have.

Become a smart happy healthy pet rock if you can eat like us
If one can adopt a similar lifestyle and consume the same things as others, they will be accepted and content.

You'll make great soup and hot new imports for domesticated devils
By conforming and satisfying the desires of those in power, one will be valued and provided for.

Don't worry, in thirty years we'll all be Johns and Sarahs
Predicting a future where individuality will be lost and everyone will have generic names.

A flag stripes trying to tear free in heavy wind
The American flag struggling to maintain its integrity against strong forces.

And seperate themselves from any unified composition
Seeking to distance themselves from a sense of unity and shared identity.

Oh, I heard the two parties split platforms at the turn of the century
Referring to the division and differences between political parties around the year 2000.

But I know I'm American by the coins I carry
Finding identity and patriotism in the currency one possesses.

And that's fucking scary
Highlighting the unsettling nature of this realization.

Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah
Expressing the repetitive and meaningless nature of political rhetoric.

And even the worn wigged hard news anchors are un-affected
Media figures who appear unphased and impartial despite the chaos around them.

And every psychic and small-time prophet is aloof
Those who claim to predict the future remain distant and detached.

We've been injected to the point of immunity
Society has become so accustomed to certain stimuli that it no longer has an effect.

It takes an f load of s to stimulate the
An extremely large quantity of something is needed to elicit a reaction.

Desencitized tastebuds of the sugar-expecting community
The public's desire for sweetness has become so dulled that it requires excessive amounts of sugar to satisfy.

Till we can barely detect the weather man's insincerity
Our ability to recognize the dishonesty of those in power has significantly decreased.

Their tongues are fast and free
Those in positions of influence speak quickly and without consequence.

Like a child's translucent un-braced teeth
Similar to the innocence and vulnerability of a child's teeth.

A low relief long horn
An image carved into a surface revealing its depth and dimension.

On a roughneck's rawhide wallet
Depicting a symbol of masculinity and toughness on a worker's wallet.

Yeah America, you got it
Acknowledging the current state of affairs in the United States.

The audio haunting promise provides for even the smallest of sparrows
Even the most insignificant beings are given hope and reassurance through the haunting promises made by those in power.

So long as the ghosts are clean and clearly showing through you
As long as one effectively embodies the beliefs and values of those in power, they will be provided for.

I've been helpful, metal man bides his time
Someone has been useful and obedient, waiting patiently for their opportunity.

In the sands on Minus Island
In a desolate and hopeless place.

Everything is fine, your heart is working properly
Assuring one that everything is in order and functioning correctly.

All my love and luck on the river Euphrates
Expressing good wishes and blessings to someone in a symbolic and significant location.

Don't take no wooden nickels, kid
Advising someone to be cautious and not be deceived by false promises or opportunities.

There's bikinis selling SUV's in the TV's in teepees
Consumerism and materialism being promoted through media and marketing.

Time to look for Job, the dorks have hit the desert
Suggesting that it's time to search for other opportunities amidst the chaos and foolishness.

The carbohydrate kings are back with fanny packs
Those who profit from unhealthy food products are returning with new trends and gimmicks.

And daisy-cutters strapping parachutes to Lunchables
Dangerous weapons being associated with harmless and popular consumer goods.

To land on the lap of the new batch of bargain hunters
Exploiting the desire for deals and discounts among consumers.

Now we're not saying anything cause we're not supposed to
Stifling free speech and preventing criticism or dissent.

But like Blockbuster hampster gave the Black Panthers cancer
Drawing attention to examples of injustice and oppression.

I know what you're thinking, it's like drinking the ocean
Understanding the overwhelming and insurmountable nature of certain problems.

But if you can fall in love in prison you can die a healthy plant
Even in the most restricted and oppressive conditions, one can find love and purpose.

He wanted Hammer pants, he joined the Taliban
Highlighting the irrational and extreme choices some individuals make.

He sought an absolute truth, the alpha cliché
Searching for a universal and definitive truth, which becomes a worn-out and overused concept.

But he got the omega and bucked
Instead, he encountered the end and rejection.

How many more humans will wear gun spit in their guts
Questioning the number of people who will suffer violence and harm.

Why, you can still smile on the cover of Life magazine
Even in the midst of tragedy, one can maintain a facade of happiness and success.

No matter how many bullets you take
Regardless of the hardships and challenges faced.

Again we use the magnets poorly
Once again, we fail to utilize our resources effectively.

What is it with all these men in their fifties
Questioning the motives and behavior of older men.

Wanting to win the world over like there's no tomorrow already?
Desiring to achieve global recognition and success.

No matter what you do, G.W
Regardless of your actions, George W. Bush.

There will be no dollar for you
You will not be rewarded financially or economically.

Woe is the billionnaire
Expressing irony and criticism towards the wealthy and privileged.

Give him a bomb to suck on
Suggesting that someone who causes harm and destruction should suffer the consequences of their actions.