She says it's not about money She says it's all about love She says there's plans for each of us Handed down from heaven But I don't share her faith in the people That would make us slaves if only it were legal Apparently I'm the one who's crazy For all my questioning Why trust anybody who says: "You won't get yours until you're dead"? We are being lied to I scream at her but it's too late We are being lied to She already swallowed and accepted her place As a dead-eyed siren Singing the praises of loyalty To a faceless master Her desperation Overpowered her sense of self She was beautiful and free But now she's just like everyone else (who all repeat) Work real hard, smile real pretty Need a reason? There are plenty To break your spirit in servitude And be grateful for the opportunity Why trust anybody who says: "You won't get yours until you're dead"? Why trust anybody who says: "You won't get yours until you're dead"? (lies, lies, lies) Why trust anybody who says: "You won't get yours until you're dead"? (lies, lies, lies) Why trust anybody who says: "You won't get yours until you're dead"? (lies, lies, lies) Why trust anybody who says Why trust anybody who says Why trust anybody who says "You won't get yours until you're dead" Until you're dead Until You're dead We are being lied to I scream at her but it's too late We are being lied to She already swallowed and accepted her... We are being lied to I scream at her but it's too late We are being lied to She already swallowed and accepted her place