UCD Lyrics

Tuition cuts and protests at Berkeley

Occupy Wall Street to the East

Late afternoon on a typical Friday

The setting of a brewing disease

Tents erected throughout the East quad

Students together supporting a cause

Legally challenging the fall of a nation but

All she saw was vermin on the lawn

(And then she) placed a call and baby

You came running

Shine your badge, clean your gun

You are what this country's built upon

Noble, pure, and brave

If they don't know their place

Then they're gonna get it in the face

Thank god you keep us safe

Full riot gear cuz this shit could get messy

Some kid on the ground could pose a serious threat

Ease down on the trigger it can't hurt to be ready

These liberal brats will show some respect!

The line marches in but you do not impress them

They smile and they sing, they hold hands and link arms

The feeling of impotence quickly ignites you

An errant shout sets off the alarm

(And then you) pulled out a can cuz baby

You had a solution

Shine your badge, clean your gun

You are what this country's built upon

Noble, pure, and brave

If they try to resist

Then they're gonna take one to the chest

Thank god you keep us safe

What does it take to draw the line?

Stand face to face with a 20-year old?

Watch her gasp and beg for air at your hand

Do you think if roles were reversed that she'd understand?

What does it take to push forth blind?

To spray on as the last few fold?

You took an oath to protect and serve, so tell me

Is the badge on your chest worth the death of your soul?

Shine your badge, clean your gun

You are what this country's built upon

Noble, pure, and brave

If they don't know their place

Then they're gonna get it in the face

Thank god you keep us safe

Shine your badge, clean your gun

You are what this country's built upon

Noble, pure, and brave

If they try to resist

Then they're gonna take one to the chest

Thank god you keep us safe

Thank god you keep us safe