Stand Up
Institutional Choir Of The Church Of God In Christ Lyrics

It's the American way it's the thing to do
In America, it is considered customary to indulge in certain activities, such as owning guns as a means of self-defense

I can take anything I want
As an American, it is my right to possess whatever I desire, even if it means taking things by force

The right to choose is always mine
I have the freedom to make choices that suit me, regardless of how they might impact others

I'm counting on you to stand up and strike them down
I need you to be strong and fight against the perpetrators of violence in our society

I'm counting on you, stand up...
I am placing my trust in you to join me in combating crime and injustice

You see they walk the streets they kill for fun
There are individuals who roam the streets and commit violent acts purely for entertainment

But sometimes I feel I'm the only one
Despite knowing that others share my beliefs, I occasionally feel isolated in my convictions

The only one
I am the only one who can bring about the change I wish to see in the world

It's okay to die
Some believe that it is acceptable to lose their lives in the pursuit of certain goals or ideals

No, no!
This notion is not universally accepted and may lead to unnecessary harm

Strike force, allied weapons...
Weapons and military tactics can be utilized to combat those who pose a danger to society

I've got the new catalog, it's got all the neat new guns
There are always new weapons becoming available, making it easier for individuals to obtain them

We can trade 'em to you for all kinds of stuff
The trading of weaponry has become common practice, as people are willing to exchange anything for the means to protect themselves

We'll get some weed or some feds
In some cases, individuals are willing to trade drugs or illegal materials in order to acquire weapons

Get some sheets and we can get some stuff
There are people who are willing to engage in unethical behavior, even if it means aligning themselves with corrupt individuals

We can trade you all kinds of fire power
There is a thriving black market for weapons, where anything can be purchased for the right price

Let them fight our wars for us
There are those who believe that it is acceptable to let others do the fighting for them, rather than risking their own safety

So we won't see the state blow up
This mindset is motivated by a desire to avoid damage to the country as a whole

'cause you really think this game's all said
Despite there being numerous factors contributing to violent crime and social unrest, some believe that there is a simple solution

No, let them all do it there so we don't have to sweat
Rather than addressing societal issues head-on, many would prefer to let others do the hard work

Sweat
This complacency leads to a lack of progress and a perpetuation of the status quo