About Face

Take your place! 
A-bout face! 

Where once stood convictions in 
things you would say, 
There now stand restrictions 
you mind sold away, 
You once were a symbol of 
true strength and heart, 
But now you're a warning of 
where the sickness starts, 
You stood there and preached 
independence and faith, 
You talked of commitment then 
made an about face, 

Take your place! 
A-bout face! 
I hope you enjoy that 
parade of fools. 

"Dude, we made $15,000 on tour... 
If we don't make $40,000 next time 
I'll be fully bummed... 
I mean why should we play 
to scumbags anyway? 
We're on our way to the top!" 
(who cares!!!) 

You insist that it's progress to 
cut out your heart, 
Then post it for hire and claim 
that it's art, 
But freedom of statement is what 
art's about, 
Not softened commitments designed 
to please the crowds, 
Beliefs and convictions are 
on show today, 
If you won't present your's sit down 
and TAKE YOUR PLACE!