Lies

(Hey mama hey mama hey ma they lie)
 (Hey mama hey mama hey ma they lie)
 You read the paper, watch the news
 And you think you're well informed
 Well, I've got some news for you, my friend-
 That headline that you read, the story that broke
 It was a scandal - yeah a scam
 A political masterstroke
 Tell you what they you want you to hear-
 Close your eyes and open your ears!
 It's easier that way
 'Cause you don't have to think for yourself
 You said, "Hey, I tell no lies, I tell no lies!
 Because I read it all in black and white!
 It was on my TV; yeah, they were telling me just what to believe.
 Yeah, I tell no lies, I tell no lies"
 And all the while they're tellin' you lies
 Everyday, you and me; we see what we are shown
 It can be hard to scratch below
 There are people at the top, they are hidden far from view
 They're not going to show their faces to the likes of me and you
 You never see them on the street
 But you'll always see the things that they do
 Yes, they can get away
 No price is too high for them to pay
 Oh Lies lies lies (lies lies lies)
 (Hey mama hey mama hey ma they lie) x 8
 And all the while they're tellin' you lies