Demokratie (Our Bass Player Hates This Song)

It may be the most powerful idea in the galaxy
Born in Greece
Millions it gives hope, dictators fear it
The reason is obvious (Ahh-ahh)
But it's not given for free and it's never easy (Ahh-ahh)
It's under pressure everywhere
It's the best thing we have, but far from perfect
No, far from it
It demands a lot of work, it's an eternal project
Young man, have you learned nothing? (Ahh-ahh)
And hopefully you know, it can't happen without you (Ahh-ahh)
You are necessary (Go!)

Always complaining about the stupid damn system
That's nice and easy (Leave it, leave it!)
You're not part of the solution, you are the problem yourself
And cowardly as well

Don't be so unsportsmanlike, it can't happen without you
(Damn, [?])
That's not how it works, it can't happen without you

Democracy is not a football game
Where you're just a spectator (You're just a spectator)
Its enemies are mobilizing everywhere
I hope you don't forget (I hope you don't forget)
Freedom is not an app from the World Wide Web ([?])

Yes, you are essential, it can't happen without you
([?])
Not just occasionally, it can't happen without you

And if you're wondering how to improve the world
How about going to vote?
Your cross against swastikas, that's where it starts
To resist hate (Ahh-ahh)
And hopefully you know, it can't happen without you (Ahh-ahh)
That's not how it works