Clown World
Tom MacDonald Lyrics

You worried 'bout leaving a better planet for our kids
Instead of trying to save the planet, let's focus on raising better children who will respect and care for the planet.

How 'bout leaving better kids for our planet
Our priority should be raising intelligent and empathetic children who value the planet and its inhabitants.

Entire generation offended at everything
Many young people today are easily offended and quick to take offense at even the slightest things.

Getting mad that a human thinks all lives matter
It's ridiculous that people get angry when someone believes that all lives have value, regardless of race or background.

We don't need black or white or left or right
The world doesn't need more division based on race or political beliefs.

What we need is common sense, we need balance
The world needs more common sense and a balance between different perspectives, rather than extreme and divisive opinions.

We're all in the same boat, why you tryna make holes?
We're all in this together and it's counterproductive to create more problems and divisions.

If they sink, we sink, this is madness
If we continue to allow divisions and hatred to flourish, it will lead to the downfall of society as a whole.

I'm offended that you're offended by me taking offense
It's ridiculous that people get offended by others simply expressing their opinions.

Trump can't build a wall, why does your house have a fence?
It's hypocritical to oppose a wall while putting up a fence around your own property for security purposes.

I believe in two genders, I'm not mad at the rest
While some people identify as non-binary or other genders, the singer personally believes in two genders and is not angry or hateful towards those who identify differently.

I'm just confused when a dude has a beard and some breasts
The singer is not judgmental, but is simply expressing confusion over the concept of a person appearing to have both male and female traits.

I don't hate all police, no
The singer does not hate all police officers, despite recent criticisms of law enforcement.

I don't think that the system's racist
While there are certainly issues with systemic racism, the singer does not believe that the entire system is inherently racist.

I just think the system hates people
The singer believes that the system is not designed to support and care for individuals, but rather to control and oppress them.

I think fighting violence with more violence is what they want
The singer believes that those in power want to create more violence and chaos, rather than finding peaceful solutions to conflicts.

Viruses and riots, people dying, we won't stay home
Despite the current pandemic and widespread protests, people are not willing to stay home and give up their freedom in the face of danger.

Black lives matter, all lives matter, what's all this division for?
The singer questions the purpose of all the division and hatred when all lives, including black lives, should matter equally.

It's modern segregation, this is setting up a civil war
The singer believes that the current climate of division and hatred is setting the stage for a modern civil war.

Burn the circus down 'cause the world is full of clowns
The singer believes that the world is full of foolish and ridiculous people who are making a mockery of life.

They're all stupid and they're proud, making smiles on they mouths
Many people seem to be ignorant and yet completely confident in their opinions and beliefs, often masking their flaws with a false smile.

I don't hang with Bozos, homie, I can't be around you
The singer does not want to associate with these types of people, as they are not in line with his perspective on life.

When I was a child, the only races that we hated
As a child, the singer did not hate people of other races or backgrounds, as these issues were not as prevalent in his youth.

Were the ones that we ran and didn't win
The only races that the singer and his childhood peers hated were athletic competitions that they lost.

Then we stopped playing with each other, started hating on each other
As the singer grew older, he noticed that people started to drift apart and hate each other more based on differences in race and other factors.

Started noticing the color of our skin
The singer became more aware of racial and ethnic differences as he grew older and witnessed more hate based on these factors.

Christians and atheists, immigrants, patriots
The singer lists different groups of people who make up America and have different beliefs and backgrounds.

We love the country but we are not saving it
While many people love their country, they may not actually take action to save it from its problems.

Wages don't raise through the rate of inflation
Despite rising costs and inflation, wages have not kept up with the cost of living.

And half of the country hates all of the nation, it's
There seems to be a lot of hatred and division in the country between different groups of people.

Funny that we think the world owes us something
It's ironic that many people feel entitled to things and believe that the world owes them something, rather than working hard and earning what they want.

All the phones got smart but the people so dumb
As technology advances, people seem to be relying more on their devices and becoming less intelligent and thoughtful as a result.

We care more about the likes and our selfies than our moms
People are becoming more focused on themselves and their online reputation, rather than caring about their relationships with family and loved ones.

And the only time we ever speak the truth's when we're drunk
People are more willing to be honest and reveal their true feelings when they are under the influence of alcohol.

Freedom doesn't come free, no
The singer acknowledges that freedom is not something that can be obtained without hard work, sacrifice, and even lives lost.

There was people fighting, dying overseas
People have fought and died in wars overseas to protect and preserve freedom.

So that you could have freedom and be home
These sacrifices were made so that people could enjoy freedom and live safely in their own homes.

I think the elites are real but they ain't drinking babies' blood
While the singer believes that there are people in power with sinister intent, he does not believe in outlandish conspiracy theories involving child sacrifice.

They're creating chaos so they have something to save you from
The singer believes that those in power may be creating chaos and fear in order to maintain control and appear as heroes and saviors.

They tell you, 'Be yourself', and then they judge you on the internet
People are often criticized and condemned for expressing themselves online, despite being urged to be true to themselves.

Till everybody hates you for it
Expressing yourself online can lead to hateful comments and judgment from others, often causing people to regret speaking their minds.

If Jesus was alive, I swear to God that y'all would cancel him
In the current climate of hatred and cancel culture, even a figure as universally revered as Jesus would likely face criticism and condemnation from some people.

'Cause lately being negative's the real new normal, yeah
Negativity and cynicism have become the norm in many aspects of life recently.

If you're thick, you're fat, you're rich, you're bad
People are often judged based on their physical appearance, wealth, and other factors, rather than being seen as individuals with unique value.

You're poor, you're black, you're white, you're whack, they lie, it's facts
People are judged and criticized for their race, socioeconomic status, and other factors, often based on lies rather than factual information.

My generation needs a bunch of free condoms
The singer believes that young people today are lacking in common sense and basic life skills, suggesting that free condoms are needed to avoid unintended pregnancies.

'Cause common sense ain't that common
Many people lack basic common sense and critical thinking skills, leading to poor decision making and negative consequences.

This is what they wanted, this is how they planned it
There may be forces at work creating chaos and division intentionally, in order to maintain power and control over society.

This is to control everyone on the planet
The goal of those in power may be to exert control over every individual on the planet.

Then we put each other in caskets, protest in panic
The singer suggests that the current climate of fear and hate will lead to more violence and death, rather than peaceful change and progress.

And they take advantage to manage the damage
Those in power may use these moments of chaos and crisis to further their own agenda and maintain control, rather than helping people or solving problems.