They tell us down is up,
They tell us wrong is right,
They tell us lies are truth,
And that the day is night.
They tell us short is tall,
And not to question it all,
They tell us what to believe,
And what our gods must be.
Chorus: Give it up! (You got to be yourself)
Give it up! (Don't let them buy you with their wealth)
Give it up! Listen to your own heart)
Give it up! (It'll tell you who you are)
They tell us freedom is war,
They tell us killing is life,
They tell us death comes easy,
They teach us how to fight.
They tell us hate is love,
To watch for signs from above,
Then they tell us what we see,
But it's up to you and me to. . .
Repeat Chorus
They tell us wrong is right,
They tell us lies are truth,
And that the day is night.
They tell us short is tall,
And not to question it all,
They tell us what to believe,
And what our gods must be.
Chorus: Give it up! (You got to be yourself)
Give it up! (Don't let them buy you with their wealth)
Give it up! Listen to your own heart)
Give it up! (It'll tell you who you are)
They tell us freedom is war,
They tell us killing is life,
They tell us death comes easy,
They teach us how to fight.
They tell us hate is love,
To watch for signs from above,
Then they tell us what we see,
But it's up to you and me to. . .
Repeat Chorus
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