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Promises are free
That's why they hand out so many
Then they take them all back
Until we don't have any
So wave from your limo and enjoy the ride
Because history is very long
And its not on your side
They take to the stage dressed in hope and deceit
Nod their heads, shake your hand, then hunt you in the streets
Hear the truth, see the truth, and it becomes a lie
There's more going on here than meets the eye
Feeling our pain from a 5 star room
Complimentary chips with a silver spoon
Here's some breaking news, so hold your breath
Another promise meets an early death
We are the people, we are not just a vote
Give us what we need, and not another smooth quote
Blue tie, red tie, its still the same suit
The laugh track is playing
And the joke is on you
Promises are free
That's why they hand out so many
Then they take them all back
Until we don't have any
So wave from your limo and enjoy the ride
Because history is very long
And its not on your side
Thoughts and prayers meant to put you in a spell
It all means nothing but it still ages well
Be civil and courteous don't raise your tone
We're here for ya, but you're still on your own
They sell our future to the highest bidder
Take to the airwaves and what used to be Twitter
So smile for the camera and raise your right hand
And then swear on a book you don't understand
What we all fought for has gone off in a ditch
If irony paid well, we would all be rich
Blue tie, red tie, its still the same suit
The laugh track is playing
And the joke is on you
Promises are free
That's why they hand out so many
Then they take them all back
Until we don't have any
So wave from your limo and enjoy the ride
Because history is very long
And its not on your side
On the right side there's nothing left
On the left side, there's nothing right
They stand with each other and like to quote God
While the ones who stood with us
Had to find another job
They take to the stage dressed in hope and deceit
Nod their heads, shake your hand, then hunt you in the streets
There's more going on here than we can see
They're working round the clock
Just not for you and me
What we all fought for has gone off in a ditch
If irony paid well, we would all be rich
Blue tie, red tie, its still the same suit
The laugh track is playing
And the joke is on you
Promises are free
That's why they hand out so many
Then they take them all back
Until we don't have any
So wave from your limo and enjoy the ride
Because history is very long
And its not on your side
History is very long
And its not on your side