I Guess This Song Makes Me A Dirty Hippie - Song #10

I Guess This Song Makes Me A Dirty Hippie by Rich Baker

I’m not a big fan of capitalism
With some of my friends this causes a schism
I think the system’s busted and needs a fix
And that’s why friends hate to discuss politics

I’ve got the unpopular view
The one held by the few
And many will probably be surprised
That I think drugs should be legalized

(Chorus)
I guess this song makes me a dirty hippie
I must hang out in record stores and quote Kerouac
It means I dance in the woods and write bad poetry
I simply must be all of this if I say these things. It’s just a fact.

Sex is legal but only if it’s for free
Or in a few Nevada counties
Porn is legal too and the actors get paid
So you better have a camera if you’re paying to get laid

Why do some think America is always right?
Those who don’t wear uniforms want others to go and fight
In the 1940s we gave Israel some land
And the Arabs were a bit mad. Can you believe the nerve of them?

(Chorus)
I guess this song makes me a dirty hippie
I must sleep on the ground and listen to Phish
It has to mean I smoke pot and don’t bathe
There are no two ways about it. That is it.

Drugs could be taxed and help the country out of debt
But the thought still makes too many upset
Marijuana doesn’t cause us to kill, rape, and steal.
Do people still believe “Refer Madness” was for real?

(Bridge 1)
I Guess These Thoughts Make me a dirty hippy
Because I don’t support the wars
Because I believe you should have rights even if you’re a whore
Because our basic freedoms are all ignored
Because lives are destroyed on the trading room floor
Because you’re a lesser citizen if you happen to be poor
Because there are so many things I think are not okay
But at least we can sleep knowing you can’t get married if you’re gay

(Chorus)
I guess this song makes me a dirty hippie
I must own tie-die shirts and dread lock hair
It has to mean I don’t listen to other points of view
It’s completely black and white. No grey area

I’m not blaming anyone individually
For all the problems and instability
Every one of us have said, “Let them eat cake.”
It’s not just one act, but a culmination of mistakes

Just keep quiet don’t say a word
Pretend no injustices have ever occurred
You can’t speak out. Just play along.
Hell, I’m even hesitant to post the lyrics to this song

(Chorus)
I guess this song makes me a dirty hippie
I must always to go concerts and never pay rent
It has to mean I don’t tip at restaurants
Must be one way or another. How convenient

(Bridge 2)
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t hate you if we don’t agree
I won’t make fun or threaten or push my views on anybody
It’s okay to get your thoughts out. Go and speak your mind.
We shouldn't hate each other over it. We’re all just mankind
I don’t want love rallies and constant hugging in the streets
How ‘bout just getting everyone shelter and something to eat?
Am I guilty for not doing enuff on my part?
Hell yes, b/c lifting a finger for others is way too hard.

I guess this song makes me a dirty hippie.
I guess it really does…
So…Peace, man.