Mr. President

[LL Cool J - Verse 1]

Dear Mr. President, with all due respect

Wish we could have a conversation

I would take a trip down to your residence

And we would talk about the state of the nation

Mr. President, I would ask you about the war

Really and truly, what is it for?

When a I.E.D. make a soldier fall

Is he dying for something above us all?

Is it all about him at the end of the day

Is a pledge of allegiance just something to say

I hope not, cuz I love the U.S.A

Despite of all the drama we have today

Mr. President are you aware?

Our flesh and blood is dying over there

When the coffins come back, do you care?

When only the poor kids die, is it fair?

[Hook: Wyclef Jean]

If I could talk to the President

Would he pay attention, really listen?

If I could talk real intelligent

Would he be willing and then change his position?

Now is time, time, time

For me to speak my mind, mind, mind

[LL Cool J]

Don't get me wrong, I respect the flag

But it hurt to see a kid in a body bag

He fought for his country with all he had

Now he have a family without a dad

With a mama crying, the kids is scared

9/11, why were we unprepared?

Mr. President, are you aware?

Unless you rich you have poor health care

Makes you scream and wanna pull out your hair

Discharged from hospitals as soon as you get there

Mr. President, truth or dare

Terrorists are hiding, and you know where

Illegal immigrants are everywhere

Is it really their fault, they wanted to come here

I respect you, please be clear

But talk with me, show the people you care

[Hook]

[Wyclef Jean]

What am I to do, have you wiggle any you

Tell me something that I just make sense

You sent us off to war, please be honest what it's for

Does it matter if it's life or death?

[LL Cool J]

I'm not Republican or Democrat

I'm independent and I want the facts

When are the soldiers coming back?

Are we prepared for a terror attack?

Late at night I watch CNN

It gets so bad, I might stop breathing

The Middle East hates us, what's the reason?

Mr. President, my heart is bleeding

Tuck my kids in every evening

Try to teach them to keep believing

Hoping my government won't deceive them

Tell 'em, touch your goals, you could achieve them

Mr. President, I have to know

If I die for you, what will I have to show

Will it really and truly help our country go?

I'm waiting for your answer, let me know

[Hook 2x]