A lyrical monologue searching for a leader who actually cares. The speaker dismisses newspapers and news as hollow, laments the silence of those in power, and calls for prayer as current figures seem indifferent to the crisis facing American youth and humanity.
Chapters
What's the right way to go? I'm looking for a leader. Looking for a leader. Don't read the papers, don't watch the news. It doesn't matter who you choose. Who's gonna keep us safe and sound? Better than the ones we found. Is there anyone who seems to care? Everybody is silent. Say a prayer for a leader. Oh yeah. Years ago, thought about the future of American youth. Now the people are crying out, who's gonna save the day? I looked around at the bobbing heads. Did they hear a word he said? He doesn't know what the people need. He's like a stone in a bag of feed. Is it yet the time to grieve? I do believe we're on the eve of destruction. Less we can find a leader. Looking for a leader. Years ago, thought about the future of the human race. Now the people are crying out, who's gonna save the day? I'm looking for a leader. I'm looking for a leader. Looking for a leader. Has anyone seen a leader? I'm looking for a leader. Maybe you could point me in the direction of a leader.