America
The Menzingers Lyrics

On the lonely end of history
Feeling isolated and disconnected from the present moment in time.

Swinging and swaying to the murder mystery
Reacting to and trying to make sense of the current ongoing violence and injustice.

Rhyme and reason fled the crime scene
The justification and logic behind the violence and injustice is non-existent.

Of new penthouses next to tents in the streets
The extreme wealth disparity and inequality in society is evident.

Courtesy of the land of the free
This situation is happening in a country that prides itself as being free and just.

Well George Floyd was murdered by a cop
The triggering event that led to the current wave of protests and demonstrations.

The whole world saw the video and watched
The incident was captured on camera and spread widely, garnering global attention and outrage.

Now justice is long over due
There has been a long history of systemic injustice and oppression that needs to be rectified.

Grab your pitchforks we're heading to Pennsylvania Avenue
A call to action for individuals to come together to demand change and hold those in power accountable.

'Cause enough is enough, is enough
The people have had enough and are demanding change now.

I hope the Devil and Donald
Expressing frustration with and condemnation of certain individuals in power.

And Mitch McConnell
Including another individual in power who is perceived as working against the interests of the people.

Rot in hell for all tomorrow's
Expressing a desire for justice or retribution towards these individuals.

To sing along's of siren songs
The current situation is attracting a lot of attention and commentary, but it remains to be seen if real change will come of it.

To oohs, to ahs, to big applause
The performative nature of some individuals' responses to the situation, without taking meaningful action.

With all of my anger, I scream and shout
A visceral emotional response to the situation and the complexity of the issues at play.

America I love you but you're freaking me out
An expression of love and care for the country, but a frustration and dismay at the state of affairs.

Well the president gassed protesters
A direct condemnation of the actions of the individual holding the highest office in the country.

For a photo op in front of a church
The motivations for these actions seen as purely for show and optics rather than genuine concern or care.

He waved a Bible all around
Use of religion as a prop, without any true understanding or practice of its core values and teachings.

Said 'Come on God, even you better fear me now'
This behavior is perceived as arrogant, hubristic, and fundamentally antithetical to the values espoused by organized religion.

Oh but God's gonna have the last laugh
Reassurance that divine justice will ultimately be served, even in the face of continued injustice in the world.

All of your money, and all of your power
Acknowledgment that the societal systems of wealth, privilege, and oppression that are currently in place favor certain individuals at the expense of others.

Won't mean much in your final hour
Ultimately, death comes to all, regardless of their material possessions or societal status.