"Say No To Nightmares" Original Song by Tay Zonday

(Lyrics)

"Say No To Nightmares"

The devils who had done it
We had to see them dead
And enemies in distant caves
Are where the headlines led

We bought our patriotic tea
Watched our neighbors' moves
Wore stars and stripes like rosaries
But took anything as God


I was in the hospital
Turned on the TV
Saw those fires burning
Not sure what to think

When the morning ended
My stomach hit the floor
Anger, pain, and vengeance
Turned my gentle bones to thorns

A little girl approached me
Confusion filled the room
I asked her not expecting much:
Whatever shall I do? She said

[Chorus]
Nightmares will never gain
Power over you and me
On your doorstep, theres a new threat
Say "no" to nightmares, "no" to fear
[Repeat]

Our rightous grief and outrage
Brought politicians' threats
Unless I watched the way I vote
They told me I'd be next

People near Ground Zero
Some put down their sword
But people in the heartland
Were more scared than in New York

Diners off of country roads
Served the fearful news
It had nowhere to dissipate
Except the ballot booth

[Chorus]

If the boss just laid you off
She blamed it on that day
Everything that wasn't right
We all knew what to say

Everything was suspect
And no one dared to ask:
Were policies to win our minds?
Or were there really threats?

Most were decent people
Jonesing for a dose
Of that sweet taste known as freedom
But the fruited plain had closed


Soon kids won't remember
My niece is only five
But if she asks I'll hold her
I'll sing a lullaby

[Chorus Acoustic]

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[Hitch992]

I think that you took this song more seriously. When you take your music seriously instead of just creating music for the sake of putting it out music in hopes of a internet hit, you then will notice you have a real lyrical gift. I liked your video and I liked the song. If you create more music like this then one day I will more than likely hear you on the radio. Best of luck and keep up the good music!

[shinra46]

the 234 people who disliked are authoritarian sympathizers.

[Krazeel]

This is a beautiful song. I loved it when it came out and still listening to this day. Thanks for creating it and sharing it with us.

[gnomestani]

Sadly, this song is once again relevant, thus I'm sorry to see this is unlisted. After Boston, this is a perspective that needs to be heard once more.

[JoshMcRay]

Yes, list this video again! Please =(

[arnoldscat]

As apparently one of the only people to favorite this video, it makes me sad to see you delist this. Its a deeper song that you have ever done before, And I can only assume that you personally do not like it. Please tay, this video is well written. Put it back on the list.

[John Speigel]

May I ask why you've delisted this video? It's one of my favorites among your videos, in the quality both of the music and the message. I'm very glad I had it favorited, and I feel sorry for anyone going through your video archive that won't have a chance to see this.

[Gareth Coles]

Why is this video suddenly set to Unlisted?

[Antonia Gaunt]

thumbs up if you think this guy is an awesome cleveland impressionist :D

[88ccvification]

good song like it

[MrChewiekid00]

it would be cool if it went to color halfway through

[xXUndeadShadow166Xx]

should get a camera or recorder with 1080 720P