Politically Correct
SR-71 Lyrics

I don't mean to piss you off with things I might say
I don't intend to anger you or say things that would offend you.

But when I try to shut my mouth they come out anyway
However, I can't stop my thoughts or feelings from being expressed.

When I speak my mind, that's when we connect
When I do express my honest point of view, that's when we share a deeper understanding.

But that's not politically correct
Unfortunately, society doesn't always accept or appreciate direct speech that may challenge it.

Our heads are so filled with thought, we can't use our imagination
We are too caught up in contemplation to let our minds wander freely and dream.

Like a sky so filled with stars, you can't find a constellation
Like a starry night sky without constellations, our thoughts may seem scattered and disorganized.

And everyone's so sensitive to every bad vibration
People are hypersensitive to negativity and are quick to take offense.

We're so impressing while we're regressing
Society projects an image of having progressed, but in reality, we're losing ground.

There's nothing I believe in more than my own insignificance
Personally, I understand that my role in the grand scheme of things is very small.

So why does everybody think that my words can make a difference
Despite this, people still expect my words or opinions to cause an impact.

I just don't have time to think up every social consequence
I don't have the luxury of considering every social consequence or political correctness.

I'll just keep on talking you keep applauding
I just keep doing what comes naturally to me, while others cheer me on.

If you spoke your mind you might feel more connected
If you too were honest with yourself and others, you might find more harmony and unity.

Until you get politically corrected
Unless you find yourself censored, silenced or punished for not adhering to social norms.

You lean a little to the left or the right but
You may have certain political inclinations or ideologies that you follow, but

You can only see what's on your side.
You may have a narrow-minded perspective and not be able to appreciate alternative viewpoints.

Look a little like a deer in the headlights
You may look stunned, surprised, or unresponsive when confronted with something unexpected.

A little blind a little hypnotized.
You may be somewhat oblivious, fooled or influenced by someone or something unconsciously.

So you conform with the best of intention
You may adjust your behavior or beliefs to try to fit in or be accepted, for good reasons.

Change comes from inside.
However, real change and progress begins with inner transformation, not merely outward behavior.

After all that's what this country was founded on
Ironically, this country was founded on principles of liberty and independence that allowed people to speak their minds freely.

Do nothing different just fall in line.
Sadly, these days, conformity and obedience, instead of innovation and creativity, are expected and rewarded.

What happened to make us so afraid
What caused this cultural, social or political change that makes us anxious, nervous, fearful or cautious?

You couldn't make a Mel Brooks movie today
Because of political correctness, social justice, or other reasons, some humor or satire styles would not be deemed acceptable today.

I saw Blazing Saddles yesterday
This line is a reference to a well-known Mel Brooks movie that broke social norms and stereotypes in a humorous way.