I thought I'd begun to see a change
But the more things change, the more they stay the same
Backstabbing and name-calling, the trademarks of your act
You talk and talk of unity but divide with your attacks

(You say) I'd like to see a change
I'd like to see a change
I'd like to see a change
But I'm too busy

Tearing everyone down
Tearing everyone down

All us kids try to make a change
Some kids start a band, others start a zine
You, no matter what your path
You throw a curve in what could be achieved
Then give up and move onto some other thing

(You say) I'd like to see a change
I'd like to see a change
I'd like to see a change
But I'm too busy

Tearing everyone down
Tearing everyone down
Take a break from your fights
Try to open your mind tonight
When you feel that's complete
Then we can tackle this society

You may not like everything in life I do
But that doesn't mean I'm not trying to change
The same problems as you

(You say) I'd like to see a change
I'd like to see a change
I'd like to see a change
But I'm too busy

Tearing everyone down
Tearing everyone down
Tearing everyone down
Tearing everyone down