freedom aint what it used to be Lyrics

Kerouac used to walk these roads
(I know he did, I know he did)
Miles of type strewn behind him, so
(I know how to live, he knew how to live)Throw the I-Ching for a perfect dream
(You know he did, I know he did)
Red pills, blue pills, white pills, green
(He knew how to live, I knew how to live)Look before you leap
Watch the company you keep
Never fall asleep
'Cause the ocean's too deepLook before you leap
Watch the company you keep
Never fall asleepFreedom ain't what it used to be
Ain't what it ought to be
It used to be so freeNow freedom ain't what it ought to be
Ain't what it's supposed to be
I can't even thinkThe Art of War was written in blood
(I know it was, I know it was)
There is no peace not borne of love

(Just because, just because)I'm not sure who to kiss, you can't even fuck
(It's just my luck, it's just my luck)
I'm riding home on the wings of a dove
(Just because, just because)Freedom ain't what it used to be
Ain't what it ought to be
It used to be so freeNow freedom ain't what it ought to be
It ain't what it used to be
No, I can't even thinkSo look before you leap
Watch the company you keep
Never fall asleep
'Cause the ocean's too deepSo look before you leap
Watch the company you keep
Never fall asleep
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