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Silent Generation
Words and Music by Steve Meko

Children close your eyes tonight
On the TV set there's a fascination
With riots and assassinations
Things are changin' on your street
So close your eyes, And try to sleep

They sent the young men off to war
While we sat at home and asked
"What are we fighting for?"
You know My brother never made it home
I stare at his picture now
And I feel so all alone
They came to a realization
Better off a Silent Generation

Now people act like they can't see
They've gown accustomed
To turning the other cheek
Can't see the writing on the wall
They're safe at home now
Hoping nothing ever changes at all
They came to a realization
Let's keep it a Silent Generation

People eyes closed tonight
See No Evil, Never Put up a Fight
And don't stand up for your beliefs
And never question
Anything you see
So when your heart makes a realization
Couldn't stand for a Silent Generation

So you can never close the door
Because your life was hard once
Sacrifices made before
You know the things you value are worth some pain
And being honest with yourself
Well, It could never be in vain
When your heart makes a realization
Couldn't stand for a Silent Generation