Musical Parody: "Fooling Yourself"

Fooling Yourself
a parody by Brent Johnson

You see the world through a rose-colored lens
You think everything’s as it should be

And your world is a trouble-free place
Where the people stand tall
And there’s justice for all
But you're fooling yourself if you believe it
You're kidding yourself if you believe it.
Why do you act like an ignorant young man
When you could open your eyes wide and see?
That there exists such a sinister plan
To deprive you of rights
Throughout all of your life
And you're fooling yourself if you don't believe it
You're killing yourself if you don't believe it
Wake up, (wake up!) It’s time for your stand
You must understand then you’ll know it
Come on (come on!) rise up from your sleep
You’re the one who can keep it from blowin’
Ohhh....."

And you're fooling yourself if you don't believe it
You're killing yourself if you don't believe it
Wake up, (wake up!) It’s time for your stand
You must understand then you’ll know it
Come on (come on!) rise up from your sleep
You’re the one who can keep it from blowin’
Ohhh....."