There wasn't anyone around   Another lonely night in your town      I think that you knew what you found   a friend to buy you another round      I know they told you about a man    He was a stain on the nation      I know that you do what you can   but it's an order not an invitation      What will you take to forget what you know      Now I'll show you where to sign   and await your execution      'Cause once you put it on the line   I'll be glad to take your contribution      You were attracted by the sound   of the machine generation      We've got to get you on the ground   There is no room for moderation      What will you take to forget what you know   What will you leave for a tip when you go      Laws to break and rules to bend them   Don't pretend you will defend them      Sit and you watch as they go      I know you've got a lot to give   Don't forget your will to live      Sit and you watch as they go      There was shooting all around   You saw a ditch and put your face in      And now it's trouble that you found   How did you end up in this situation      Hey it's gonna be alright   It won't be getting any worse then      You're gonna make it through the night   You're gonna try to be a better person