Don't Vote
© 1994 Watunes (BMI)
(From "Sing it Loud!")
Well, I'm so happy with the status quo
It's sure to make my business grow
And, children, if you're happy, too
I've got a piece of good advice for you
Don't vote (you young, young Americans)
Don't vote (you young, young Americans)
Don't vote (you're too young, young Americans)
Who are you to say what your future will be?
Don't vote (you young, young Americans)
Don't vote (you unsung Americans)
Don't vote (hold your tongue, Americans)
Help put the mock in democracy
Well, I know my government works for me
I got my congressman on speed dial 3
And I'm proud to say he represents
All his most generous constituents
Don't vote (you young, young Americans)
Don't vote (you young, young Americans)
Don't vote (you're too young, young Americans)
Who are you to say what your future will be?
Don't vote (you young, young Americans)
Don't vote (you unsung Americans)
Don't vote (hold your tongue, Americans)
Help put the mock in democracy
(spoken)
Yes, young Americans, sit home on election day, with your thumbs up and your butts in your chairs... and your thumbs up your butts in your chairs... happy in the knowledge that vital decisions affecting every aspect of your daily life are being made for you, by a few balding billionaires on the 42nd floor.
(sung)
Don't do it
Eschew it
Say, "Screw it!"
You'll only get addicted to it
Well, I'm so glad to be one of the elite
'Cause you know it keeps me off the street
And you might say I'm out of touch
And I'd say, "Thank you very much."
Don't vote (you young, young Americans)
Don't vote (you young, young Americans)
Don't vote (you're too young, young Americans)
Who are you to say what your future will be?
Don't vote (you young, young Americans)
Don't vote (you unsung Americans)
Don't vote (hold your tongue, Americans)
Help put the mock in democracy
I said, help put the mock in democracy