America the broken,

shattered at our feet

in recent years 

we've had to fear

when we walk down the street

our children cannot walk to school 

like they did yesterday

they'll get snatched up by a fool

and be taken away. 

We live in an age 

where being bad is hip

but some kids steal food

 they can't afford a shopping trip

Men will fight each other,

just because of race 

People make assumptions 

for the color of your face

this includes everyone,

black white yellow or brown,

who have to worry

what goes on in their town. 

america the broken

shattered at my feet

enter a new era

where life's taste is sweet