RYAN STATES: Music & Lyrics
DIED FOR BEING BORN
(RYAN STATES)
Backup Vocals by Ryan States and Leslie Elliott-Hipp
an early sunday morning
two friends take a walk
take a moment for a kiss
then one gets shot
an early sunday morning
two friends take a walk
take a moment for a kiss
then one gets shot
he’s got a bible to believe
and a hate crime up his sleeve
he’s got a gun in his hand
and not a single black friend
uh oh, uh oh
maybe i’m paranoid
but now i feel torn
cause i remember jason
who died for being born
you’re feeling so safe
misusing your bible
shoot all nonbelievers
was that the golden rule?
if you’re not a straight white male
christian republican
they’ll shoot you dead
with the bible in the other hand
ignorance, to fear
hate, to crime
somebody explain
why jason died
(why he died)
on the outside
he’s a tough redneck
but on the inside
scared to death
he’s got a bible to believe
and a hate crime up his sleeve
he’s got a gun in his hand
and not a single jewish friend, shhh
uh oh, uh oh
maybe i’m paranoid
but now i feel torn
cause i remember jason
who died for being born
walking with my partner
down the dark street
lookin’ over my shoulder
tonight i don’t wanna get beat
i don’t wanna have to run
or jump no fence
but never underestimate
the potential of a chain of events!
ignorance, to fear
hate, to crime
somebody explain
why jason died
(why he died)
on the outside
he’s a tough redneck
but on the inside
scared to death
he laughs at this song
he knows that it’s wrong
he’s even proud of himself
but he can’t help it
cause his mind is totally gone
he’s got a bible to believe
and a hate crime up his sleeve
he’s got a gun in his hand
and not a single gay friend
uh oh, uh oh
maybe i’m paranoid
but now i feel torn
cause i remember jason
who died for being born
daddy raise your daughters
mama raise your sons
why you keep teachin’ your children
to hate everyone
i’m not talkin’ ‘bout my parents
i’m not talkin’ about yours
there’s so many wicked people
but not you of course
© 1999 ryan states