[Verse 1]
They shake my hand
With blood still wet on their pens
Smile in the lens
While they auction off our lungs again
Gold in their veins
Rust in the water we drink
They toast to our pain
Then blame us each time we sink
[Chorus]
Bow to the teeth of the crown
They chew us up
Spit us out
Every promise
Pulled like a trigger
Hands get richer
Coffins get bigger
Raise your voice
Tear it down
Tear it down
Tear it down
We’re not your numbers now
We’re not your numbers now
[Verse 2]
They write new laws
Carved in the backs of the poor
Lock every door
Then sell the keys in the war
Flag in their fist
Stuffed in the mouths of the brave
Call it order
While they’re digging a state-shaped grave
[Chorus]
Bow to the teeth of the crown
They chew us up
Spit us out
Every promise
Pulled like a trigger
Hands get richer
Coffins get bigger
Raise your voice
Tear it down
Tear it down
Tear it down
We’re not your numbers now
We’re not your numbers now
[Bridge]
Lies on the screen
Blue light prayer
Who pulls the strings
Do they even care
If we burn
If we break
If we choke on their mistake
(Do you hear us?)
We’re coming for the gate
[Chorus]
Bow to the teeth of the crown
They chew us up
Spit us out
Every promise
Pulled like a trigger
Hands get richer
Coffins get bigger
Raise your voice
Tear it down
Tear it down
Tear it down
We’re not your numbers now
We’re not your numbers now