The New Inquisition
forgive me if I’m paranoid
that’s how it is these days
because I know they’re listening
to every word we say
they’re wasting time and money
on little folks like me
and telling us they’re doing it
so we can all be free
the cops are feeling frisky
like dogs trained to bite
give ‘em a look or say a word
they’re ready to start a fight
but if you fight back, they’ll bludgeon you
and knock out all your teeth
especially if you tell them
all you want is a little peace
just a little piece
the new inquisition
has already begun
the torture chambers
working overtime
each venom-spitting idiot
married to a gun
is a soldier in the new inquisition
a soldier of the new inquisition
no justice, no peace
just words sprayed on a wall
the dream is now a nightmare
and the wicked own it all
you’re a criminal and you know it
no thought, no speech is free
there’s only one opinion allowed
and it’s broadcast on TV
if you found this piece of paper
and you’re reading these words I wrote
then burn it right away my friend
or they’ll stuff it down your throat
they’ll stuff it down your throat
the new inquisition
has already begun
the torture chambers
working overtime
each venom-spitting idiot
married to a gun
is a soldier in the new inquisition
a soldier of the new inquisition