Now, everybody's looking for a little peace of mind   We're a generation running out of time   There's a bomb, there's a man, there's a gun in his hand, yeah   Well, nobody smiles at strangers, we're scared from birth   Afraid the man's gonna take us for all that we're worth   Strip us of our pride - make a strike from inside   (Come on and tell me)   How long will we be victims of fear   With a man and a gun and the "day after" fear   Jesus, smile down upon your children   Smile down upon your family   Now, even lovers have trouble at hand   What's your preference - where do you stand?   You get uptight about it, gonna fight about it   Gonna fight about love - that makes no sense to me   Wanting independence, separate but equal   Some are here, and others there   One more for the sequel to the heartache   How much more can we take?   (Won't you tell me)   How long will we be victims of fear   With a man and a gun and the "day after" fear   Jesus, smile down upon your children   Smile down upon your family