American Day

You're sadder than you meant to be
And there is no philosophy
No book or magic pill
No exercise that will

Lead you to the perfect prayer
To pull you out of your despair
This darkness has no name
But you're ashamed

Can you be sad in America today
At home among the brave even when afraid
Can you post a picture of your face with a frown
Or will the happy army demand you take em down
Don't be sad they say
Please don't ruin our American day

If you take some medicine
Will you betray Tom Jefferson
Happiness pursued
Should elevate the mood

That's what we're told anyway
And what is sold by the day
Keep us all amused
There's no money in the blues

Can you be sad in America today
At home among the brave even when afraid
Can you post a picture of your face with a frown
Or will the happy army demand you take em down
Don't be sad they say
Please don't ruin our American

Days and days
Oh the days they pass so quickly
And these days these days these days
When we slip away
Will we be okay

I've noted that your lovely skin
Is somehow tough but also thin
You feel every touch
That's why it hurts so much

Knowledge of the dark and deep
Is something to protect and keep
It's never fun to weep
But it's better that than sleep

Go on be sad in America today
At home among the brave even when afraid
Post all of those pictures of your face with a frown
And tell the happy army that you won't take em down
They're all sad though they say
Please don't ruin our American Day