"Thoughts And Prayers" lyrics - DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS

When the carnage was over you could hear the cellphones ringing
You could smell gun powder in the air
On the bloody ground LEDs were blinking
Deliver us from evil, thoughts and prayers

They're lined up on the playground, their hands all in the air
See it on our news feed and we cry out in despair
They're counting up the casualties and everyone's choosing sides
There's always someone to blame, never anywhere to hide

Thoughts and prayers
Thoughts and prayers

This white noise in my head, I think I need a filter
A pressure valve to keep from blowing up
When the shit comes down, I pray I can rise above it
Hold me close when I've had enough

Thoughts and prayers
Thoughts and prayers
Glory Hallelujah, you are in our thoughts and prayers

The Flat Earthist realized as he flew through the skies
The curve of the horizon as he fell
He saw the world was round, just before he hit the ground
And gravity called out to close the deal

When my children's eyes look at me and they ask me to explain
It hurts me that I have to look away
The Powers That Be are in for shame and comeuppance
When Generation Lockdown has their day
Throw the bums all out and drain that swamp for real
Perp walk them down the Capitol steps and show them how it feels
Tramp the dirt down, Jesus. You can pray the rod they'll spare
Stick it up your ass with your useless thoughts and prayers

Glory Hallelujah, you are in our thoughts and prayers
Glory Hallelujah, you are in our thoughts and prayers