Everything’s gone wrong,
You want to make it right.
Your friends all say “Get busy.
Go out and join the fight.”
You’re thoroughly convinced
That your side is sure to win
By the number of compatriots
In the battle that you’re in—

Don’t take anything for granted
Like a big complacent dope.
Don’t take anything for granted.
Don’t let audacity trump your hope.

Not too long ago
You’d read the daily news
And tell yourself “Don’t worry—
There’s no way we can lose.”
Not too long ago
The odds were on your side.
You laughed at your opponent.
And ever since, you’ve cried.

Don’t take anything for granted.
Every effort counts.
Show one sign of weakness,
Spineless parasites’ll promptly pounce.

They’ll come at you with lies,
They’ll come at you with dirt
And collude with hired agents
Resolved to do you hurt.
They’ll come at you with hate.
They’ll fill you with disgust.
They’ll cheat, suppress and plunder
Even those who pledge their faith and trust.

Don’t take anything for granted.
Do your duty first.
When you think about the outcome,
Please expect the worst.

Taking victory for granted
Is what losers do—absurd.
Don’t take anything for granted.
Make your voices heard.