Mr. President Lyrics - Exit 13 - Ll Cool J

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 IED 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 USA 

In 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 President 

Would 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 scared 

9/11 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 President 

Would 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 CNN 

Gets 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 President 

Would 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)