T. Karras - The Plague Lyrics

Fear and hate, the two main emotions
Mixed together forms an evil potion
That makes people crazy like Mr. Hyde
And the worst part is, they take this in pride
Thinking they found a purpose when they're trapped in a cult
Believing everything the leader says, always hiding their hurt
Damaging society everywhere that they go
And no matter what we do, we're always losing control
It's the plague, it's infecting everyone
Corrupting the love, making them into scum
Who want to kill people who are not like them?
Whatever happened to "why can't we be friends?"
Now it's too late, and a war has broken out
All because people would rather scream and shout
Than listen to the truth that they lay in the booth
They'd rather aim and shoot because that's what they know

The plague, the plague, stay away from it
For if you get infected then well, that's it
It turns you into someone that you hate
And I can say that the feeling isn't great
The plague, the plague, stay away from it
For if you get infected then well, that's it
Sorry to sound so impactful with what I say
But I care about the future and this is not okay

It feels like no matter how many times I try
The lies and deceit always win in the end
How can I comprehend, what emotions does to a person?
I'm trying to fight the plague but I'm actively hurtin'
They're convinced that depression is not real
That I'm overreacting and that I should feel
Happiness and pride for the world today
I mean the economy may be great but we're getting played
And everyday it gets worse like a game of limbo
How low can you go?, you don't even want to know
We're at the lowest point in history, experiencing misery
All because the plague is doing it's tickery
How much will it take just to get you to escape
To realize the truth, that America isn't great
I guess a lot, because you keep holding on
I guess the plague's grasp is that strong

The plague, the plague, stay away from it
For if you get infected then well, that's it
It turns you into someone that you hate
And I can say that the feeling isn't great
The plague, the plague, stay away from it
For if you get infected then well, that's it
Sorry to sound so impactful with what I say
But I care about the future and this is not okay

Now it's the last days, we're all screwed here
All because the plague kept spreading amongst its peers
I told you it was infectious, but did you even listen?
No, you just got pissed off and missed the point and
Now it's too late, we can't go back
The amazon rainforests are destroyed, that's a fact
The icebergs are melting at an alarming rate
I know I said this before but you didn't get the first take
And I doubt you'll get what I say because you chose to ignore
Go with the plague's narrative of course
I'm serious with every word that I say
About the plague, don't let it get in the way
Of your life, cause fear and hate just ain't right
You're in control, don't let yourself lose the fight
For if you do, then you lose yourself
And no amount of help can ever find who you really are

The plague, the plague, stay away from it
For if you get infected then well, that's it
It turns you into someone that you hate
And I can say that the feeling isn't great
The plague, the plague, stay away from it
For if you get infected then well, that's it
Sorry to sound so impactful with what I say
But I care about the future and this is not okay