Good for Nothing Bad

I'm starting a new philosophy

It's called good for nothing bad

I'm tired of hearing gunshots

As the cries grow worse than sad

I'm raising my fist in defiance

I can't stand more blood spilled

While they fight for freedom

And get mercilessly killed

And others just want to help

Take a step to extend a hand

Guns are nonetheless directed

And they get buried underground

And the earth is slowly dying

While we waste our lives away

We're warned 'bout global warming

Yet we shrug and have nothing to say

So let's start a new philosophy

We're good for nothing bad

Let's take a stand against violence

With the armor of peace, get clad

Yes, everyone will die someday

Of that I know for certain

But 'tis no reason to waste life away

And someday drown in regret and pain

Life is short and yes we know that

Don't let it be good for nothing

Don't let your final days be 

Of endless guilt and suffering

So the good Lord help me stand up

Raise my fist against inhumanity

Give me a voice to shout in anger

Give me justice, fairness and equality

And let these words be open-ended

Such that others may write more lines

Of every principle they want to stand for

As they break out of their confines