I remember when I was young,
The music was wild but, the words were strong.
Now we hear the music has changed, words unclear and the lyrics are strange.
Songs of violence and hate increase,
but Who will sing a Psalm of Peace?
Life can be hell but no excuse,
for our hate and drug abuse.
Everyday a Soul is lost,
no shots fired, what is the cost?
The War's within and it must cease,
but Who will sing a Psalm of Peace?

Don't get caught in the earthly grind,
take some time to clear your mind.
We start out partying but then don't know,
what else it takes to rock and roll.
Taste of the fruits but don't get drunk,
Know your limits then your problem has shrunk.
And as your taste for highs decrease,
you will sing a Psalm of Peace.

Copyright2003 George Martinez
Revised 2006