Too Much To Ask
by Bad Religion
From the album: Generator
Track 2 of 11 on Generator (1992).
Duration: 2:45
Lyrics for Too Much To Ask
A refreshing plunge A drink of palatable water A deep inspiration on a warm summer day A safe stroll in a middle-of-the-road community A neighbor who, in times of need, will not turn away I ain't no politician I am a citizen And I wonder if I'm living too far out of bounds Community protection, rehabilitation Police that serve without legitimate right to maim Global awareness, ecological guilt Cultural and environmental awakening I ain't no optimist I try to be a realist And I wonder if I'm thinking too far out of bounds Is it too much to ask? Could it be the earth is shrinking? I can see the walls closing in No one can take much for granted anymore Remote control Three cars for every family Corruption at the expense of the simple majority A violent clash A plunder of the third world Any wretched ploy that bolsters our economy I ain't no blind supporter I'm a conscious citizen And I know that we are living too far out of bounds I ain't no politician I ain't no blind supporter I ain't no mouth to feed I am a citizen And I wonder if I'm living too far out of bounds Is it too much to ask? Can we keep the earth from sinking? I can see the walls closing in No one can take much for granted anymore I'm not taking nothing for granted anymore