So many of us underground You could swim, though you'd probably drown But your mind is already made up And you do things to hate To protect all the people you love I know we can make it fall If enough have our backs to the wall Yeah, I know it won't change a damn thing Politicians will steal all our youth As they squander our dreams My heart, it beats so slow Yeah, when I realize That I may be wrong But regardless, rebellion's my answer When they offer none You and I sing an urban hymn The richest of men can't deny That a song lifts hope to a thousand feet Our last defense in life I know we can make it fall If enough have our backs to the wall Yeah I know we can make it fall