Michael Monroe — While You Were Looking At Me lyrics

Lyrics

While you were looking at me The world passed you by You held your prejudice sacred
And left your dreams behind
While you were looking at me The homeless stayed in the streets
You learned to drink poisoned water
But never learned how to read
Well it’s easy to put the blame on someone else
But it’s hard to see yourself
Did you ever take a good look at yourself?
While you were looking at me Airport security died
And the smugglers and the terrorists
Just walked right by
'Cause they don’t dress like me They dress like you
They wear suits and ties
Like all you hypocrites do Well it’s easy to point your finger at someone else
But it’s hard to see yourself
Ain’t it hard to take a good look at yourself?
While you were looking at me Businessmen bled you dry
You lost control of your government
It’s getting scary outside!
While you were looking at me Your children took the fall
Trying to be Mommy and Daddy
With dope and alcohol
You censor people like me But it won’t do you no good
The truth’s gonna get through
No matter what you do While you were looking at me…