My Own Native Land

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[Verse 1]
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In this troubled world today, we're asked to lend a hand
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Which I will, but first with me, comes my own native land
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Gladly will I help this world, and give all that I can
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It isn't selfishness but first, comes my own native land

[Verse 2]
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Is it right that we should give, and give until it hurts
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To a foreign land that treats us, just like so much dirt
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Those who lead us have forgotten, love is in the soul
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Love cannot be purchased with, the promise of more gold

[Verse 3]
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Giving brings a lot of joy, and this I do believe
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But aren't the ones who give so much, entitled to receive
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Why do we keep on giving, is it right that we should please
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The very ones who'd like to see, our country on her knees

[Verse 4]
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If we must give then we should use, a different policy
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And give to only those who treat us, fair and honestly
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We give to those who quickly take it, posing as a friend
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Then just as quickly turn and bite, the hand that's feeding them

[Verse 5]
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I'll be accused but I don't feel, i'm acting selfishly
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'Cause I believe the country that, remains strong will stay free
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To give is great but are we giving, more than we can stand
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I question this, cause first with me, comes my own native land
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I question this, cause first with me, comes my own native land