Lyrics

Mockingbird

If I was a mockingbird, I’d lie
Only sing the song the emperor likes
If there was a dollar to be made
For every feather I sold
I could buy a sweater
Keep me out of the cold
Without my feathers without my song
I’d be so happy I could die
But I’m not a mockingbird, am I?

If I was a sunflower I'd turn my face
Toward the king, away from the sun's hot rays
If I could make a tribute of
Each and every one of my seeds
Thinking not of the birds
Or what the soil needs
If I feed the rich and healthy first, and
If my seeds never saw the dirt
I'd be so happy I could die
But I'm not a sunflower, am I?

If I was a patriot I'd wave the stars and stripes
In the face of everyone who said the President's not right
On every American neck an American boot
The threat of an American bullet might do
When half the country is forced in line
The only voice you'd hear is mine
And ICE isn't coming for me (this time)
I'd be so happy I could die
But I'm not a patriot, am I?

If I was a mockingbird, I’d lie
If I was a mockingbird, I’d lie