Can't you see That in the world we live in Political lies Are just corporate decisions They'll take away All the hopes, not their promises They'll put an end to this Land of the livin Look at the lost souls They seem so black Look at the lost souls Souls of black They got control Of the heart of a nation Their social bribes Seem so graciously As time goes by 'Cause time as you can see Will slowly die for you and me Look at the lost souls They seem so black Look at the lost souls Souls of black So put an end To this idolization Antagonizing so commonly Open your eyes 'Cause the lie's there so plain to see Life goes on There's no guarantees Look at the lost souls They seem so black Look at the lost souls Souls of black They're bleeding so black