Knowledge is key.
  You can never know too much.
  Open your books aim to the stars
  Well I won't let them
  Keep me from learning all I can.
  Public schools just stand up.
  The system feeds our minds.
  
  Did the system tell you about democracy?
  The same system that supported slavery?
  And doesn't it seem strange that
  When we try to make a change
  To lock us up and throw away the key.
  
  I won't let you
  Play me for a fool
  Set me free to go to church
  But I cant pray in school.
  Make a decision for yourself
  Don't bother with any trends
  Open up a book
  And share the knowledge with your friends.
  
  Did the system tell you about democracy?
  The same system that created slavery?
  And doesn't it seem strange that
  When we try to make a change
  To lock us up and throw away the key.