[Verse 1]
This is the fifty-first state
Where democracy has failed
We’ve a war on our consciences and blood under our nails

[Chorus]
Oil drums, but we’re still paying at the pump
Oil drums, it’s a mystery how we got so dumb
Oil drums, gotta tell ‘em we don’t want their war
Oil drums, and then the government will fall

[Verse 2]
This is the 51st state
Where the people have no voice
We’ve been looking for a leader
But we never had a choice

[Chorus]
Oil drums, but we’re still paying at the pump
Oil drums, it’s a mystery how we got so dumb
Oil drums, gotta tell ‘em we don’t want their war
Oil drums, and then the government will fall