Easy Way Out

I’ve seen enough protests to change a man’s mind
Too bad they ain’t gonna change a man’s life
Money is a whole lot cheaper than time
And these problems keep calling our bluff

We bought the politician’s inside advice
If you can’t take a stand at least pick a side
The generous give their treasure but the selfless give their lives
And now I’m calling the bluff

’Cause it’s hard work looking for the easy way out
But it’s the door that was locked the last time around
The inexcusable is expedient now
It’s expedient now

The law is in stone but principle is unwritten
The elected reflect it from their noble position
Respect may be earned but authority’s given
So mind what you’d rather dismiss

And it’s hard work looking for the easy way out
But it’s the door that was locked the last time around
The inexcusable is expedient now
It’s expedient now

And it’s easier to yell than it is to reason
Easier to laugh than it is to listen
Easier to mock than it is to give a hand

And it’s hard work looking for the easy way out
But it’s the door that was locked the last go around
The inexcusable is expedient now

It’s hard work looking for the easy way out
But it’s the door that was locked the last time around
The inexcusable is expedient now
It’s expedient now