I can't believe the time--it's getting to be late, so crowded in the

state of my mind.

I can't seem to think straight, it's hard to tell my fate anymore

So would you be so kind to tell me which direction is the door

How will I manage to survive while I'm fighting this fiend

Welcome to the american machine



Blame--blame it on the game, the move of the technocrat, watch him

tip his hat, he's got no name

Corporation enterprise always tries to justify the end

Only for the short term, profits will be just around the bend

How will I manage to survive while I'm fighting this fiend

Welcome to the american machine



Oh I see the river red, the government, the pentagon, choose to feed

the green beret instead

The streets are filled with homeless, the ignorant have nowhere to go

So tell me where's the medicare, admist all the nuclear show

How will I manage to survive while I'm fighting this fiend

Welcome to the american machine