Reparations is a Must (4th of July Love Song)

See how the flags are flying Reparations is a must While the old ways are quickly dying Reparations is a must And the fireworks in the night sky tomorrow's poisoned dust Parades across the nation Oooo Reparations is a must The statues and the glory... The story behind the story... All the children in their classrooms and the teachers they're asked to trust Can write it on the whiteboard... Through every park and byway... Through every crowd that blocks the highway... And the good word from the news team work it out or bust And the wind that shakes the barley... At the barbeques and clambakes... Through the laughter and the milkshakes... And the sunburns on the front porch no time to fight or fuss You all know what to do now... We'll count our footsteps elevate our gaze Clear our path and find another way Throughout the halls of power... The song grows by the hour... But if they can't sing and they won't dance how can they earn the trust And be invited to the party-o... Now who needs facts to ponder Just grab a map and wander If you listen, you'll hear clearly it was never meant for us But if you sing This Land Is Your Land...