Riot Act

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    Riot Act

    I've been thinkin,
    As I often do...
    Whats the point of playing the game
    When you know they "fix" the rules?

    I've been searchin,
    For a little more...
    When hope just isnt enough
    To help you weather the storm

    And I've been having these feelings for way too long
    Im gettin tired of singin the same sad song...

    I wanna riot (riot!)
    And find a way to break these chains
    Im sick n' tired (tired!)
    Of feelin helpless, hopeless, caged...
    I wanna riot!

    And I've been hurting
    Now, for quite some time...
    The fact is, nobody cares
    Thats why I store it inside

    It's so unhealthy,
    That I already know...
    Pressure cook my heart
    Until the day it explodes...

    But I've been having these feelings for way too long
    So fuckin' tired of singin the same sad song...

    I wanna riot (riot!)
    And find a way to break these chains
    Im sick n' tired (tired!)
    Of feelin helpless, hopeless, caged...
    I wanna riot!

    I wanna riot (riot!)
    Think Im about to go insane
    Im sick n' tired (tired!)
    Of feeling tied down and restrained
    I wanna riot!

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    Plot121 commented on Riot Act

    04-03-2009

    I really enjoyed this piece the flow was great and the message was very clear liked the whole leading up to the core message great piece. Robert...
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    CdeM commented on Riot Act

    03-09-2009

    well spoken, get active... there is many places to gorge yourself on the knowledge of others who feel the same way... Get active my brother get active
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    Gabriel85 commented on Riot Act

    03-09-2009

    As the others have said, its very relatable. Make your one man riot mean something. This is very motivating.
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    maryann72961 commented on Riot Act

    03-09-2009

    I love the flow, I can hear the beat, and I know what you mean. I want to riot myself
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    LadyIntellect commented on Riot Act

    03-09-2009

    Excellent read! I can totally relate! keep up the good work!
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