[Verse 1] A declaration of the intention To stop extension into my airspace Ill put the flags up, pull up the anchor And then youll know youre in a different place [Chorus 1] And I cant stand up, and I cant sit down Cause a great big problem stopped me in my tracks I cant relax cause I havent done a thing And I cant do a thing cause I cant relax [Verse 2] Youve got your habits, Ive got my customs Im sure you know its got to be this way No hesitation, and in the future Well celebrate our Independence Day [Chorus 1] And I cant stand up, and I cant sit down Cause a great big problem stopped me in my tracks I cant relax cause I havent done a thing And I cant do a thing cause I cant relax [Chorus 2] Independence Day Independence Day Independence Day Independence Day [Verse 3] Hang out the flags, ring in the new We should be dancing on the city streets I know the tune, I know the words My mouth is open but I cannot speak [Chorus 1] And I cant stand up, and I cant sit down Cause a great big problem stopped me in my tracks I cant relax cause I havent done a thing And I cant do a thing cause I cant relax [Chorus 2] Independence Day Independence Day Independence Day Independence Day [Chorus 2] Independence Day Independence Day Independence Day Independence Day
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