The talk show demigogues, the television Usurp our power with class division The simple answers, the complex problems No confrontation, preserving the system Sit back as the truth passes you by Sit back as the truth passes you by Don't bother to find out its a lie Sit back as the truth passes you by Just trust the pundits, don't bother thinking An empty sponge, intellect is sinking Can't soil your clean hands with dirty digging Odious agenda - blame the victim Sit back as the truth passes you by Sit back as the truth passes you by Don't bother to find out its a lie Sit back as the truth passes you by Their hate becomes your glee But is that what you really see, Or a comfortable fit for warped reality? Posturing, snivling, shouting What you already want to believe Led by the nose, bamboozled and deceived Sit back as the truth passes you by Sit back as the truth passes you by Don't bother to find out its a lie Sit back as the truth passes you by