Someone had a say today
Evil came to stay today
Stripped a few illusions right away
With some very fine effects
We hadn’t seen the best part yet
Didn’t stop until the streets were red and wet
I was waiting here for Superman, to come and lend us all a helping hand
Anybody seen that man of steel
We’re livin’ it up in the 21st century
We’re livin’ it up in the 21st century
Times are tough, and the times are lean
Hit the bell the competition’s keen
Waiting for the rally that we all need
Analysts line up to speak
Tragedy makes the ratings peak
Calm them down while you lock and load the heat and seek
And it seems like we never learn, seems like there’s nowhere left to turn
What a world it’s turning out to be
Livin’ it up in the 21st century
We’re livin’ it up in the 21st century
You could see the face of god, staring out through the ruins
But they say the dust will be clearing soon
It’s a time of strength not a time of doom
I could see it comin’ from my living room
Livin’ it up in the 21st century
Livin’ it up in the 21st century
The news is cued up to horrify, tired of hearing all the alibis
Somebody’s got their sights set on you and me
And we’re livin’ it up in the 21st century
We’re livin’ it up in the 21st century
Just livin' it up in the 21st century
Just livin' it up in the 21st century