The people live in misery   Government a work   But govenment them is a mockery   Respect to the youths   Whether in front and all dem a back a me   Why don't you treat them the way you should   And I know all the things you hide   Even though it's a good disguise   And we see all the things you do   And what you do will comeback on you   You think we can't fight what the eyes can't see   Because we are blinded by poverty      The people live in misery   Goverment a work   But govemment them is a mockery   Respect to the youths   Whether in front and all dem a back a me   Why don't you treat them the way you should      The people live in misery   Govemment a work   But government them is a mockery   Respect to the youths   Whether in front and all dem a back a me   Why don't you treat them the way you should      It's like the people you want them to rebel   And fire gunshots and burn buildings to hell   And after that you a go want treat me well   It's like you have the people under a spell   Talking to the people in a congress   A we vote you in, so you must put out your best   After all we no in a contest   It's the state of the union address      The people live in misery   Government a work   But government them is a mockery   Respect to the youths   Whether in front and all dem a back a me   Why don't you treat them the way you should      The people live in misery   Govemment a work   But govemment them is a monckery   Respect to the youths   Whether in front and all dem a back a me   Why don't you treat them the way you should      Broadcasting lies on the television sreen   Trying to get us hooked on your american dream   We up on your games if you know wha me mean   When you cheated on your wife with your money and your schemes   People rule and a that you fi follow   We and nuh no call me no nigga   Do a good term and you deserve another   Signed musically yours, the general sleepywonder       The people live in misery   Govemment a work   But govemment them is a monckery   Respect to the youths   Whether in front and all dem a back a me   Why don't you treat them the way you should      The people live in misery   Govemment a work   But govemment them is a monckery   Respect to the youths   Whether in front and all dem a back a me   Why don't you treat them the way you should