Attention please! This is a police state We hold your passports Your access to freedom You take your pledge You take whatever you need but your freedom stays right here with me Desperation in a police state They just won't let you run away Desperation in a police state Desperation, desperation Attention people! Here's a space for your mind You can say what you want You can say what you want but my father hates your worthless opinions So hide them away or i will make you pay