Streets
Nick Lutsko Lyrics

They're coming for your head
The protesters are targeting you as the symbol of the systemic oppression they are fighting against.

Let them try to take it!
You refuse to step down and surrender your power to the masses, even in the face of an uprising.

Sir, you're soaking wet
You are drenched in the sweat of fear and anxiety, knowing that your reign may soon come to an end.

Tell them I'll be waiting!
You are determined to hold onto your position of authority and are willing to face the consequences of your actions.

Have a seat
The protestors are offering you a chance to discuss and negotiate, but you refuse to listen to their demands.

Don't
You refuse to compromise or show any weakness in front of the opposition, even if it means worsening the situation.

Count to three
You try to maintain a sense of control and order amidst the chaos and turmoil surrounding you.

Test
You are always seeking an advantage and are willing to take risks to achieve your goals, even if it means causing harm to others.

Try to breathe
You are struggling to keep your emotions in check and to maintain your composure and power in front of the protestors.

Me
You prioritize your own interests and desire for power over the well-being and rights of the people you are supposed to serve.

Sir, please, there's something to be said
The protestors are pleading with you to listen to their grievances and to address the systemic issues that are fueling their anger and frustration.

I don't want to hear it!
You refuse to acknowledge the legitimacy of their complaints and are unwilling to take responsibility for your own actions and policies.

Of knowing when to quit
You lack the insight and self-awareness to recognize when it's time to step down from power and make way for reforms and change.

I'm the one who steers this
You are convinced that you alone are capable of leading and governing, even if it means ignoring the needs and demands of the people you represent.

Of course
You are arrogant and sure of your own superiority and authority, regardless of the consequences.

Ship
You see yourself as the captain of a vessel that cannot be steered by anyone else but you, even if it means running it aground.

But sir
The protestors are trying to reason with you and appeal to your sense of humanity and decency.

And all
They are asking you to consider the well-being and rights of all people, and not just those in power or with privilege.

Please
They implore you to listen and to take action, to prevent further injustice and harm.

Go down with it
You are willing to sacrifice everything, including your own dignity and reputation, to uphold your position of power and status quo.

Think about your kids
The protestors remind you to consider the legacy and example you are setting for future generations, and the impact of your actions on their lives.

Think about the headlines!
They are reminding you of the public scrutiny and outrage that will follow if you choose to ignore their demands and perpetuate the status quo.

Think about their kids
The protestors ask you to consider the human cost of your policies and actions, and the impact they will have on the next generation.

I heard you the first time!
You refuse to acknowledge or address the protestors' repeated calls for change and justice.

You're losing sight
You are becoming increasingly disconnected from reality and the needs of the people, as you become more obsessed with maintaining your power and control.

Insult
You resort to name-calling and belittling the opposition as a way to deflect and dismiss their concerns and demands.

No foot to stand
You are losing ground and support among the people, as they become more aware of the injustices and corruption you perpetuate.

You have no plan, there's nothing to be gained
The protestors are challenging you to explain and justify your policies and actions, and to show how they benefit the common good.

There's everything to lose!
They argue that the status quo perpetuates social and economic inequality, and that change is necessary for everyone to prosper and thrive.

Just stop, this is insane
They plead with you to abandon your self-destructive path and to work with them to create a more just and equitable society.

Does anything surprise you?
The protestors are criticizing your lack of empathy and willingness to ignore the suffering and struggles of those less privileged than yourself.

You put your money on a
The protestors are reminding you of the dangers of aligning with extremist or oppressive forces, and the inevitable consequences of such alliances.

Rabid dog
They are warning you of the fanaticism and irrationality of those who seek to maintain the status quo at all costs, even if it means harming others.

Enough
The protestors demand that you put an end to the violence and oppression, and to work towards a more just and equitable society for all.

Don't cry when it bites you!
They are warning you of the inevitable consequences of your actions and policies, and that you will suffer the same fate as those you have oppressed and marginalized.

I’ve had it with the speech
The protestors are tired of your empty promises and platitudes, and demand concrete action to address the systemic issues they face.

You think this ends with me?
They are reminding you that the roots of systemic oppression run deep, and that they will continue to fight for justice and equality even after you are gone.

They won't go back to sleep
The protestors have been awakened to the injustices they face, and will not be pacified or silenced until real change is achieved.

Until the whole damn country bleeds
They are willing to risk everything to create a more just and equitable society, even if it means challenging the very foundations of the social and economic order.

You think that they want peace?
The protestors argue that peace is only possible when systemic oppression and inequality are addressed and rectified.

Well, I'm chewing through the leash!
They are asserting their autonomy and their refusal to be restrained or controlled by those who seek to maintain the status quo.

It only ends with me
They are claiming responsibility for their struggle and asserting their determination to achieve justice and equality, even in the face of formidable opposition.

The city's marching in the streets for an awakening
The protestors are mobilizing and taking to the streets to demand change and to create awareness about the systemic issues they face.

(They're coming for your head)
The protestors are targeting those in power and those who perpetuate systemic oppression, and demanding accountability and change.

(on both sides)
The struggle for justice and equality involves all members of society, and requires the active engagement and participation of all.