I dont believe the things Im seein
Ive been wonderin bout some things Ive heard
Everybodys crying mercy
When they dont know the meaning of the word

A bad enough situation
Is sure enough getting worse
Everybodys crying justice
Just as soon as theres business first

Toe to toe, touch and go
Give a cheer and get your own souvenir

Well you know the people running round in circles
Dont know what theyre headed for
Everybodys crying peace on earth
Just as soon as we win this war

Straight ahead, gotta knock em dead
So pack your kit, choose your own hypocrite

You dont have to go to off-broadway
To see something plain absurd
Everybodys crying mercy
When they dont know the meaning of the word

Nobody knows the meaning of the word