[Intro] [Soft instrumental intro — determined, hopeful mood] [Verse 1] It's the middle of the day, People are working hard, Some for little pay. When the whistle blows, I say goodbye, And swear I won't come back here — what a lie. [Chorus] The nation's eyes are on us! They are captive by demand! Oooh oh searching for a New America And looking for answers in me While I build my life on sand [Verse 2] All I want is what I work for, An equal balance, nothing more. So I go on and live through this day, With plenty of hard work and little pay. [Chorus] The nation's eyes are on us! They are captive by demand! Oooh oh searching for a New America And looking for answers in me [Bridge] But if I believe, I can go on each day, And bring a song of love to share. Then I want to go on and pray, For a better life, a better way. Pick your battles, don't expect rewards — True wealth lies in a relationship with the Lord. [Chorus] The nation's eyes are on us! They are captive by demand! Oooh oh searching for a New America And looking for answers in me [Outro] [Soft fade] — "I keep searching... while I build my life on sand."
