Force Fed
Silent Civilian (USA) Lyrics

Pledge allegiance to your war
Commit yourself to a violent conflict that we had no intention of getting involved in.

We never wanted any part of it
We didn't choose to participate in this war or contribute to its causes.

Undermining oil whore
Assuming a government or corporation is prioritizing their own financial gain over the lives lost to secure their profits.

Senseless death for government
Pointing out that the loss of life in wars is senseless, especially when the reasons are not made clear, yet always cited as being for the government's best interest.

Their streets are red
Horrific violence has been brought on these streets, leading to the loss of countless lives.

Their skies are black
A metaphorical reference to gloomy and desolate living conditions that people have to endure after a war breaks out.

And still we're fed
We are constantly fed propaganda and lies, even when the cost of war is just too high.

How do you use, and consume
Questioning the methods adopted to kill and consume natural resources during war times.

Human life for profit
Highlighting that men and women fighting wars are not just numbers, but living human beings who are subjected to death in the name of commercial gain.

Your system fails us again
Accusing the flawed system responsible for promoting a culture where wars can occur at any given time.

Tying your noose, as you mute
Increase the hold of the powerful, while simultaneously suffocating the powerless and ensuring they don't have a say in important matters.

The voices of our children
Children become representative of the innocent victims of war.

Force fed the message that you send
The propaganda that fuels a war is forced and biased, not allowing people to form their own opinions on the matter.

Billions spent on spilling blood
The government chooses to spend an enormous amount of money and resources on war, prioritizing these issues over other causes vulnerable Americans might need.

While families are sleeping on the street
Highlighting the harsh reality of poverty, hunger, and homelessness that many American families have been subjected to.

Welcome to America
Sarcastically referring to the American Dream that has not come true for many people.

This is the land of opportunity
Referring to the illusion America instills and feeds to people to blind them to actual realities.

Blind innocence
People choose to ignore the atrocities happening around them, unable to realize the harmful impact they have.

Their broken dreams
Alluding to how refugees, immigrants, and the victims of war and poverty have to leave their homes and family behind in pursuit of a better life.

And still we're fed
Despite the harsh reality of the world, the propaganda and lying continue to ensure people are misled and made to feel as though what is happening around them isn't real.

We are not amused by your mistrust
Highlighting how American citizens don't appreciate being lied to and used as pawns in the government's game of power.

And use of human life for your own gain
Alluding to how the government uses human lives to make profits and gain power.