I watched the bank take my neighbor’s keys While the man on the news got down on his knees To count his cut on a gold-plated floor Then post three guards at the grocery store. My cousin walked out for a pack of smokes Blacked-out truck, no plates, no jokes He didn't come home, and the sheriff said "Best keep quiet if you want to keep your head." (Pre-Chorus) The senate clapped and they signed the bill Fat cowards sitting on Capitol Hill Scared of a bully with a pocket full of cash So they hand him the match, and we get the ash. (Chorus) He’s a thief in the night, stealing in the light Looking at the blood and he calls it white Nobody’s coming down to save our skin Ain’t no election he won’t rig to win Yeah, a thief in the night, stealing in the light If we don't fight him, we lose our life. (Verse 2) Every single dollar got his face stamped on Every single right that we had is gone He talks real smooth while he robs the blind Leaves a million bodies in the dirt behind. Gas price tripled and the water went gray He tells the camera it’s a brand-new day Don’t you dare cough, don’t you dare complain Or they'll drag you out in the freezing rain. (Pre-Chorus) The judges got their pockets lined with grease Calling the violence the price of peace They gave him the keys, they unlocked the gate Now they act surprised by the size of the hate. (Chorus) He’s a thief in the night, stealing in the light Looking at the blood and he calls it white Nobody’s coming down to save our skin Ain’t no election he won’t rig to win Yeah, a thief in the night, stealing in the light If we don't fight him, we lose our life. (Bridge) I don't wanna carry no lead or steel I just wanted a country that was somewhat real A place for my boy, a roof that don't leak Instead of this butcher preying on the weak. Well, you corner a dog and the dog's gonna bite Put the lights out, brother, it’s time to fight. (Chorus) He’s a thief in the night, stealing in the light Looking at the blood and he calls it white Nobody’s coming down to save our skin Ain’t no election he won’t rig to win Yeah, a thief in the night, stealing in the light If we don't fight him, we lose our life. (Outro) Stealing in the daylight. Right in front of our faces. Thief in the night. We’re coming for the porch. Blow out the torch. Take it all back.
