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King of America

from Under the Surface by Miria

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A political song.

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King of America

So you are the ugly American
Yes, I think we have seen you before
You're the one with the crucifix nailed to the wall
And the daughter you think is a whore
You could search for a year on a map of the world
And never find Jerusalem
And you say if English was good enough for Jesus
By God, it's good enough for them

So cheer for the war, knowing God's on our side
Let's give 'em what for
Bring the dead home with pride
They made you a King
They gave up their lives

So you are the media moguls
Yes, I think we have seen you before
It's a brave new world order we've entered
Since 1984
You won't hear this song on the radio
You won't hear the news on the news
When they televise the revolution
It will be on the day that they lose

So cheer for the war
Knowing God's on our side
Let's give 'em what for
Bring the dead home with pride
We've seen this before
We've heard all your lies

So you are the righteous anointed
Yes, I think we have seen you before
And you have the right to cast the first stone
At the leper, the traitor, the whore
You could search the whole Bible for words that advise you
To judge not unless you be judged
But you've got the 'King George' translation
And it seems like you're holding a grudge

So cheer for the war
Knowing God's on our side
Let's give 'em what for
Bring the dead home with pride
We've seen this before
We know how they died

Was your daddy too cruel
Was your mommy uptight
Were you disappointed
On your wedding night
Or did God really tell you
To hasten the end of all things
Send all the Christians to Heaven
What does that make you
King of Kings?

So cheer for the war
Knowing God's on our side
Let's give 'em what for
Bring the dead home with pride
All our daughters and sons
Who fought for our side
This is your holy war
And our children who died

So cheer for the war

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from Under the Surface, released August 25, 2007

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Miria Los Angeles, California

Miria is an alternative pop-rock singer/songwriter from chilly New England, now making music in sunny LA. "Miria's music is inspired by beautiful melody and lyrics. Her sound is unique and needs to be heard by all..." - David Darling, Cellist: Soundtrack - "Until the End of the World" ... more

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