[Verse 1] The flags go up, the fireworks fly, Another year, another lie. Red, white, blue from coast to coast, Celebrating what we’ve lost. Working longer, paying more, Still can’t make it through the door. They tell us freedom’s doing fine— Just don’t look between the lies. [Pre-Chorus] You can wrap it in a flag, You can sell it on TV. But if freedom has a price tag, Who is really free? [Chorus] Why celebrate a holiday of independence From Tier-uh-nee and taxes In a country running on Tier-uh-nee and taxes? [Post-Chorus] No more lies. No more kings. No more crowns or puppet strings. [Verse 2] Power talks and money wins, History repeats again. Promises are bought and sold, Wrapped in red, white, blue, and gold. Neighbors turned to enemies, Patriotism sold as fear. Freedom’s more than empty words We only dust off once a year. [Pre-Chorus 2] Don’t tell me not to question. Don’t tell me not to care. The strongest love of country Is demanding something better. [Chorus] Why celebrate a holiday of independence From Tier-uh-nee and taxes In a country running on Tier-uh-nee and taxes? [Post-Chorus] No more lies. No more kings. No more crowns or puppet strings. [Verse 3] I learned about the dream in school, That every voice could shape the rules. Government of we the people, Not by money, not by ego. Freedom isn’t just a word To dust off every 4th of July. It’s standing up when something’s broken, Not pretending it’s alright. [Bridge] I don’t need perfection. I don’t need fairy tales. I just want the country To live the words it sells. The flag means nothing If freedom can be bought Love of country isn’t silence— It’s the battles that are fought. [Pre-Chorus] This isn’t hate for where I’m from. It’s heartbreak for what we’ve become. I still believe a better day Is worth the fight along the way. [Final Chorus] Why celebrate a holiday of independence From Tier-uh-nee and taxes In a country running on Tier-uh-nee and taxes? [Outro] No speeches. No fireworks. Only one question… Why celebrate? That’s all I’m asking. Why celebrate? Why celebrate?
