Let me paint the scene, early morning sweeps Ryder trucks, d.e.a., dogs and police 55 in jail, set up for the kill Newsstands, headlines, read 'em and weep Before too long you won't crack a beer in peace Before too long you won't walk without a leash What did you achieve shooting fish in a bowl? Rolling up their sleeves for the elderly vote The money that they waste - trials, taps and raids Money you and i give up each time we get paid Before too long you won't crack a beer in peace Before too long you won't walk without a leash This isn't crime prevention This is all about control They need to win elections See right through the story told Why not hold a match to the bill of rights, change it As you like, sized to fit a war that defies convention You can smoke out of an apple, right? You going to raid the supermarket next? Fuck it, make a can pipe Before too long you won't crack a beer in peace Before too long you won't walk without a leash Before too long you won't have your freedom of speech I do what i want - fuck me Before too long you won't be able to call this country free Those days are gone