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

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
Go

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

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 up 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

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
Down, down, down, down, down
Tearing everyone down
Down, down, down, down, down
Tearing everyone down