The One Who Got Us Out Lyrics - Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

I, doing a lot of talking 

Time goes on, I'm talking still 

While soldier girls are dodging grenades and rockets 

Moms and dads are paying the bill 

They say, it's the only way 

Ooh, it's the only way 

And they play like it's a game 

Ooh, it's like it's a game 

Sometimes, there's something about my being 

On the sidelines doesn't jibe 

And I know why the millions of working people 

They would fight if they had time 

And they say, it's the only way 

Ooh, it's the only way 

And they play like it's a game 

Ooh, it's like it's a game 

Well, what can you say to take the weight away? 

I look into the endless bottom and all I want is what should be 

And I'm damned ashamed to feel this rotten 

Can we reclaim what's been forgotten? 

The state of the state don't let me feel so safe 

I want to take it to the tired and affronted 

And all they want is one who'll lead 

And I'll put it to you plain and bluntly 

I'm worried for my tired country 

That look on your face don't let it go to waste 

Take it to the floor of Congress 

Look into the core of rotten 

Turn into the one who got us out