California Burning

You got up this morning Fanfare through your street a billboard saying All you need children is a little apathy a lotta greed Get on your knees See you were brought up believing in salvation for a kindred friend But kindness ain't getting you none of that You're flat on your back Got knocked on the head by a fast talker Got your mouth shut by a street brawler What am I to do except pray for you Who's gonna care after I'm gone? California Burning What you gonna do? You needed water but they gave you fuel Sometimes you grow so weary your head needs a-restin Why my people keep doing wrong all the time It's dog eat dog rat eat rat Loud mouth eat a good mind What d'ya think about that What am I to do except pray for you Who's gonna care after I'm gone So tell me what you got to live for Is it worth the same as what I'm killing for On this killing floor There's gonna be a war It's gonna last until after I'm gone California Burning What you gonna do? You needed water but they gave you fuel Can you feel the fire burning It's licking off your face To wash away that evil grin that's tearing down the human race Can you feel the fire burning Licking off your face The masquerade is breaking down to lay your kind to waste