The Second Thing
the second thing they wrote, yeah, you better get a gun
The Second Thing
(Verse 1)
In the halls of freedom, back in seventeen-ninety-one,
They penned the Bill of Rights, under that risin' sun.
First thing they laid down, clear as the liberty bell,
You can say what you want, raise your voice, give 'em hell.
Preach from the pulpit, or shout in the street,
No king's gonna silence the words that you speak.
(Chorus)
But the second thing they wrote, yeah, you better get a gun,
To guard that freedom tongue, when the tyrants come.
'Cause words are mighty, but steel's what backs 'em up,
The right to bear arms, fill your powder cup.
It's the shield for the speech, the lock on the gate,
Protectin' all the others, before it's too late.
Oh, the Second Amendment, it's the guardian strong,
For the First and the rest, where the brave hearts belong!
(Verse 2)
Now imagine the day when the shadows creep in,
Governments twistin', tryin' to make you give in.
They'll hush your opinions, shut down your parade,
But with a rifle in hand, you ain't afraid.
From the press to assembly, religion and more,
The Bill's got your back, but the gun's at the door.
It's the people's insurance, against the corrupt,
Keepin' the power where it belongs, uncut.
(Chorus)
Yeah, the second thing they wrote, you better get a gun,
To stand for your rights when the fightin's begun.
'Cause freedom ain't free, it needs teeth in the night,
The right to bear arms, that's the ultimate fight.
It's the backbone of liberty, fierce and true,
Protectin' the First, and the whole damn crew.
Oh, the Second Amendment, it's the fire in the soul,
For America strong, keepin' tyrants controlled!
(intrumental bridge - driving guitars and drums)
(Bridge)
Kid Rock style, crank it up, feel the drive,
Guitars wailin' loud, keep the spirit alive.
From the farms to the cities, the mountains so high,
We hold these truths, under God's blue sky.
Without the Second, the First could fade away,
So load up your chamber, and have your say!
(Outro Chorus)
The second thing they wrote, yeah, you better get a gun,
To echo those words when the battle's not done.
It's the heart of the nation, the line in the sand,
Protectin' our freedoms, across this great land.
Oh, the Second Amendment, forever we'll sing,
The guardian of rights, let freedom ring!
(instrumental driving outro)
Inspired by a comedy piece I can't quite source but here's an example:
