Compared To What

I said a love a lie, lie to love
Hanging on with push and shove
Possession is the motivation
They're tearing up the whole damn nation
Looks like we always end up in a rut

Try to make it real
But compared to what?

Slaughterhouse is killing hogs
Twisted children are killing frogs
Poor dumb rednecks are rolling logs
Tired old ladies are kissing dogs
And I hate that human love
That stinking love

Try to make it real
But compared to what?

I said the president, he's got his war
Folks don't know just what they're fighting for
No one gives us rhyme or reason
Have one doubt and they call it treason
And we're all chicken feathers without one gut

Try to make it real
But compared to what?

Go to church on Sunday, you're sweet and nice
You're trying to duck the wrath of God
Preacher filling your head with lies
Telling what he thinks is right
But he must be some kind of stupid nut

He tries
Tries to make it real
Tries
Tries to make it real
Tries to make it real
Real

Try to make it real
Try to make it real
Try to make it real
Try to make it real
But compared to what?

I said a love a lie, lie to love
Hanging on with push and shove
Possession is the motivation
Hanging up the whole damn nation
And it looks like we always end up in a rut

Try to make it real
Try
Try to make it real
Oh, we try
Try to make it real
Try to make it real
Try to make it real
But compared to what?

Try to make it real
Try to make it real
Try to make it real
Try to make it real
Try and try
It's all a lie