Lyrics

Disappearing in America
(Phil Pesch)

[Verse 1]
Dressed up fine because today’s the day
To swear allegiance to the USA
Wife and son are smiling proud
You’re so happy you could laugh out loud
Hurry to the courthouse, can’t be late
Tonight, you’ll be a free man in the United States
But outside the building they lay in wait
To spring their trap because you took the bait.

[CHORUS]
They’re disappearing in America They’re disappearing in America
They’re disappearing in America While America disappears.

[Verse 2]
Graduation day has finally come
After four long years she can beat the drum
The family sits in front row seats In her cap and gown she looks so sweet
But as she takes the first step toward her lifelong dream
Faceless men stand in between.
A van is waiting to take her away Her brightest has become her darkest day

(CHORUS)
They’re disappearing in America They’re disappearing in America
They’re disappearing in America While America disappears.

[BRIDGE]
They all wear masks to hide their face
To hide the shame and the disgrace
They have no papers to serve
They say it’s what you deserve
They tear families apart
These men with frozen hearts

[Verse 3]
And you who watch it on your screens
Then say you don’t know what it means
It’s so easy to look away
When they aren’t coming for you today
So, be careful what you say in a crowd
And never tell the truth out loud
Don’t let a stranger overhear
Or it’s your turn to disappear.





(CHORUS)
They’re disappearing in America They’re disappearing in America
They’re disappearing in America While America disappears.

[Coda]
When power falls to men who hate
They build more prison walls and gates
The longer they serve, the lower they go
Now you know the name of America’s Gestapo.
They call it “ICE”.