Brazil
Declan/Mckenna Lyrics

I heard you sold the Amazon
I heard that you allowed the destruction of the Amazon rainforest, a natural treasure that belongs to all of us, to prove that your country, Brazil, is a place where everyone wants to be.

To show the country that you're from
You did this to show to the world how proud you are of your country and its accomplishments.

Is where the world should want to be
You believe that Brazil is such an extraordinary country that everyone should aspire to follow its example.

For a fine something all people need
You justify the destruction of the Amazon by claiming that it was done to provide economic growth, which is something that all people need.

I'm faithless now though we win
Despite being on the winning side, I have lost faith in what we stand for.

Every time and I don't know how
I keep winning even though I don't agree with what we're doing.

'Cause I haven't bought you
I haven't corrupted you with money or power to do what I want.

And I haven't sold me
I haven't sold out my own values or principles to support what you're doing.

But the people are dying to, to get on TV
The people are so desperate for recognition and attention that they're willing to do anything, even if it means going on TV and promoting things they don't believe in.

I heard he lives down a river somewhere
There's a powerful person who lives in a remote location, away from the common people.

With six cars and a grizzly bear
This person has an absurd amount of wealth and extravagance.

He got eyes, but he can't see
Despite all his power and resources, this person is blind to the consequences of his actions.

Well, he talks like an angel but he looks like me
This person presents himself as virtuous and righteous, but in reality, he's no different than me.

Oh Lord, what have I become?
I'm starting to question my own morality and identity.

I'm the face of God, I'm my father's son
I feel like I'm representing a higher power, but in reality, I'm just following in my father's footsteps.

I'm not what you think you see
I'm not the virtuous person that people think I am.

I know you can't eat leather, but you can't stop me
I'm aware that what I'm doing is destructive and wasteful, but I don't care because I have the power to do it.

Why would you lie, why would you lie about how you feel?
Why do people pretend to care about important issues when they don't actually do anything about it?

I've got a mission and my mission is real
I have a purpose in life and I'm determined to achieve it, even if it means going against what others think is right.

Because you've had your chances, yeah, you've had enough
The people in power have had enough time to make a difference, but they haven't done anything meaningful.

I'm gonna burn your house down to spread peace and love
I'm willing to take drastic measures to achieve my goals and bring change to the world.

And it gets me down
This whole situation is making me feel depressed and hopeless.

I wanna play the beautiful game while in Brazil
I want to participate in the beautiful game of soccer while in Brazil, a country known for its love of the sport.

'Cause everybody plays the beautiful game while I'm in Brazil
I want to experience the joy of playing soccer alongside everyone else in Brazil.

'Cause it's all you've ever wanted and it's all that you want still
Playing soccer in Brazil is something I've always dreamed of and it's still something I desire.

Don't you wanna play the beautiful game out in Brazil?
Don't you want to experience the pleasure and camaraderie of playing soccer in Brazil as well?