| Dear Mr. President with all due respect | |
| I wish we could have a conversation | |
| I would take a trip done to your residence | |
| So we could talk about the state of the nation | |
| Mr. President | |
| I would ask you about the war | |
| Really and truly what is it for? | |
| When an IE | |
| D makes a soldier fall | |
| Is he dyin'' for somethin' above us all? | |
| Is it all about oil at end of the day? | |
| Is the pledge of allegiance just something say? | |
| I hope not | |
| I love The | |
| USAIn spite of all drama we have today | |
| Mr. President are you aware | |
| Our flesh and blood is dying over there | |
| When the coffins come back | |
| Do you care? | |
| When only the poor kids die | |
| Is it fair?[Chorus] [Wyclef Jean] | |
| If I could talk to the | |
| PresidentWould he pay attention really listen? | |
| If I said something intelligent | |
| Would he be willing to change his position? | |
| Now it's time time time | |
| For me to speak my mind mind mind[Verse 2][LL Cool J] | |
| Don't get me wrong | |
| I respect the flag | |
| But it hurts to see a kid in a body bag | |
| He fought for his country with all he had | |
| Now we have a family without a dad | |
| Lil mama cryin' the kids are scared9/11 why we were unprepared? | |
| Mr. President, | |
| Are you aware unless you're rich, you have poor health care | |
| It makes you scream and want to pull out your hair | |
| Discharged from hospitals soon as you get there. | |
| Mr. President truth or dare | |
| Terrorist is hiding do you know where? | |
| Illegal immigrants are everywhere | |
| Is it really their fault they wanted to come here? | |
| I respect you please be clear | |
| Talk with me | |
| Show the people you care[Chorus][Wyclef Jean] | |
| If I could talk to the | |
| PresidentWould he pay attention really listen? | |
| If I said something intelligent | |
| Would he be willing to change his position? | |
| Now it's Time time time | |
| For me to speak my mind mind mind[Bridge][Wyclef Jean] | |
| What am I to do | |
| I've been waitin' on you | |
| Tell me something that just make sense | |
| You sent us off to war | |
| Please be honest what it's for | |
| Doesn't matter is life or death | |
| Yeah[Verse 3][LL Cool J] | |
| I'm not republican or democrat | |
| I'm independent, and | |
| I want the facts | |
| When are the soldiers come back? | |
| Are we prepared for a terrorist attack? | |
| Late at night | |
| I watch CN | |
| NGets so bad | |
| I might stop breathin' | |
| The Middle | |
| East hates us | |
| What's the reason? | |
| Mr. President | |
| My heart is bleeding | |
| I tuck my kids in every evenin' | |
| Try to teach them to keep believin' | |
| Hopin' my government won't deceive them | |
| Tell'em set some goals you can achieve them | |
| Mr. President | |
| I have to know if die for you | |
| What will have to show? | |
| Will it truly help my country grow | |
| I'm waitinn' for your answer let me know[Chorus][Wyclef Jean] | |
| If I can talk to the | |
| PresidentWould he pay attention really listen? | |
| If said somethin' intelligent | |
| Would he be willing to change his position? | |
| Now it's time time time | |
| To speak my mind mind mind | |
| Now it's Time time time | |
| To speak my mind mind mind (repeat) |