damn the kid - American Spirit

You said my face was pretty
You said my mind was old
You said my words were bright and witty
You said I just lacked the soul
So I went 'cross the river
My heart went out to sea
And I saw the light
And I swam on back
With a Martin on my knee
Now I've got spirit, American Spirit
I've got spirit, American Spirit
And I can share it with you
I've got spirit, American Spirit
I've got spirit, American Spirit
And I can share it with you
But it's all ashes to you
You said my habit was ugly
You said my mind was lost
You said my words would turn to dust
You said it's not worth the cost
So I went 'cross the river
And I didn't pay Charon's fee
And I faced the darkness
And I heard children scream
"This ain't no land of the free"
Now I've got spirit, American Spirit
I've got spirit, American Spirit
And I can share it with you
I've got shame, and I've got pride
It's in my name, it's in my stride
And I'm gonna put that onto you
But it's all ashes to you
This ain't no home
Until it's everybody's home
And I can share it with you
And I ain't brave
Making bank on a slave
And I'm still smoking
It's how I'm coping
I've got spirit, American Spirit
I've got spirit, American Spirit
And I can share it with you
I've got beef, and I've got strength
And I've got teeth to bite my way out
And onto you
But it's all ashes to you
Oh it's all ashes to you
Oh it's all ashes
Oh it's all ashes
Oh it's all ashes

Written by:
Amber Weinstock

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