The Latest Plague

Look at the scenes unfolding,

In the streets, in the markets.

An orgy of sickness and death.

Government sanctioned misery,

Is it that much of a mystery?

Worse germ in modern history.

In the age of science,

In the age of technology,

Could all this just be a bunch of nonsense?

Madness in the lines outside the stores.

Swear they'll never have enough,

Always seems they're needing more.

Isn't this apocalypse such a fucking bore?

Invisible enemy sent here to kill us,

24 hour news coverage meant to thrill us.

You ever feel that intense surveillance?

Cameras on every sign and every pole,

Is there any privacy for you?

Because I know they've stolen mine,

It seems their eyes are always draped upon you.

Are the numbers they're giving you really true?

You know lately I'm having trouble breathing,

It's even worse when I started eating

Could this be the latest plague? 

The information seems awfully vague,

When the looting and riots start,

You'll see more around in certain parts,

Eat the rich, to feed the poor.

The latest plague has got plenty more in store.


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