I read it in the paper, I see it on TV
Itchy “hate” written on the frontpage, blood running down the screen
Another dude is lying – pretending everything`s alright
While innocents keep dying and children learn to fight…

What the hell is going on?!
21 I wanna know, wanna know – tell me!

I'm ready to surrender My head bangs against a wall
Years My small fist in my pocket won't change the world at all
I feel alone and helpless My ideals fade away
Trust and hope is gone and there's just one thing left to say

What the hell is going on?!
I wanna know, wanna know – tell me!

21 years of hope behind me
21 years it's war that I see
21 years and nothing's changed
21 years who's to blame?

But I don't wanna give up So I'll speak up to you:
“together we can change it, believe in me it`s true”
Stand up and join the good side! I try to make you understand
Itchy the only thing that stops me is that bullet in my head…

What the hell is going on?!
I wanna know, wanna know – tell me!
21
21 years of hope behind me
21 years it's war that I see
Years 21 years and nothing's changed
21 years who's to blame?