World On Fire

[Verse 1] I said I wasn't gon' check on the news today A fan of Marvin, but I think I'll make blues today The world is outta rhythm, another cataclysm These schisms got me shrouded deep in doubt more than usually I feel defeated in my victories, keep my family from misery But visibly bombarded by bombers physically sickens me Helpless as a father's a psychological trauma That I wouldn't wish upon all my enemies No honor is in these thieves, made martyrdom industry No karma could ever equate the sum of a sentencin' What's left is this energy that convеrts into entropy Or worse, a vengеance wit' no intention on endin' things Forever is a mighty long time to ever do anything Imagine if you only ever dreamed of rememberin' A sadness we all try to numb with the simple things We share and we share; empathy becomes sympathy we share [Chorus] I say the world's on fire, and ya body is the wood Ain't burnt yet—keep survivin' in ya hood Blind eye threats—wouldn't hide if I could Lines ain't left—better mind where you stood War goin' on inside where it's safe Love under siege, and them thugs near the gate Civilized killers in disguised as the good But you can't fool all the people all the time [Verse 2] Younger generations are idealist, older generations provide ceilin's Knowin' that their way of life is threatened, and they set on the lie Feelin' the changin' tide, knowin' that the truth has arrived Fearin' they time nearin' Behind dealin's in public eye, and wonder why It's not made to hide like they other crimes Age of information ain't a place you could summarize And tell it how you want without a word from the other side Serial imperials, a pattern of victimhood Shootin' ain't euphoric if you shot—it don't feel as good Homicidal generals a pawn in a chess game Mongers invest in the same harm they're protestin' Your Honor, I'm guessing it won't let up 'til net gains They'll have hand in death and just except that it left stains What is there to gain from bein' humble except pain? No matter the life, to be alive is the blessing—sing [Chorus] I say the world's on fire, and ya body is the wood Ain't burnt yet—keep survivin' in ya hood Blind eye threats—wouldn't hide if I could Lines ain't left—better mind where you stood War goin' on inside where it's safe Love under siege, and them thugs near the gate Civilized killers in disguised as the good But you can't fool all the people all the time