Keep the people down, keep them on the ground
You let so many sink, you let so many drown
And even in this day, when you say things are so good
I can see this world just ain't like it should be!

I see you use anything, that you have at your hand
And is it fair or unfair, the way you rule the land?
Cos even if we don't like, the silly games you play
We don't get no swing, we don't get no say!

How can I reach where I feel I should be
When you politicians hold me back, pin me down
How can I feel like I'm proud of what I see
The greatest thing to happen to me, you say it's...

Treachery and treason, but not without good reason
Treachery and treason in the air, you say it's...
Treachery and treason, but I can see the reason
Can't you see the reason, don't you care?

But what is it now, that we're supposed to do
If you cannot manage, the people under you
Can't you feed all the mouths, there is so much to go round?
Why do you let so many people down?

So you lay down the law, with your mighty hand
And you think you know best, but you don't understand
You are running my life, but you don't satisfy me
Live and let live and set the people free!

How can I reach where I feel I should be
When you politicians hold me back and pin me down
How can I feel like I'm proud of what I see
The greatest thing to happen to me, and you say its...

Treachery and treason, but not without good reason
Treachery and treason in the air, you say it's...
Treachery and treason, but I can see the reason
Can't you see the reason, you don't care?