Independence Day is a 1996 American disaster science fiction action film about an alien invasion of Earth. The narrative focuses on a disparate group of individuals and families as they converge in the Nevada desert and, along with the rest of the human population, participate in a last-chance counterattack on July 4 – the same date as the Independence Day holiday in the United States. It was directed by German director Roland Emmerich, who co-wrote the script with producer Dean Devlin.
While promoting Stargate in Europe, Emmerich came up with the idea for the film when fielding a question about his own belief in the existence of alien life. He and Devlin decided to incorporate a large-scale attack when noticing that aliens in most invasion films travel long distances in outer space only to remain hidden when reaching Earth. Principal photography for the film began in July 1995 in New York City, and the film was officially completed on June 20, 1996.
The film was scheduled for release on July 3, 1996, but due to the high level of anticipation for the movie, many theaters began showing it on the evening of July 2, 1996, the same day the film begins. The film's combined domestic and international box office gross is $816,969,268, which at one point was the second-highest worldwide gross of all-time. It holds the 31st highest worldwide gross of a movie all-time, and was at the forefront of the large-scale disaster film and science fiction resurgences of the mid-to-late-1990s. It also won the Academy Award for Visual Effects.
Well Papa go to bed now it's getting late
Nothing we can say is gonna change anything now
I'll be leaving in the morning from St. Mary's Gate
We wouldn't change this thing even if we could somehow
Cause the darkness of this house has got the best of us
There's a darkness in this town that's got us too
But they can't touch me now
And you can't touch me now
They ain't gonna do to me
What I watched them do to you
So say goodbye it's Independence Day
It's Independence Day
All down the line
Just say goodbye it's Independence Day
It's Independence Day this time
Now I don't know what it always was with us
We chose the words, and yeah, we drew the lines
There was just no way this house could hold the two of us
I guess that we were just too much of the same kind
Well say goodbye it's Independence Day
It's Independence Day all boys must run away
So say goodbye it's Independence Day
All men must make their way come Independence Day
Now the rooms are all empty down at Frankie's joint
And the highway she's deserted down to Breaker's Point
There's a lot of people leaving town now
Leaving their friends, their homes
At night they walk that dark and dusty highway all alone
Well Papa go to bed now it's getting late
Nothing we can say can change anything now
Because there's just different people coming down here now
and they see things in different ways
And soon everything we've known will just be swept away
So say goodbye it's Independence Day
Papa now I know the things you wanted that you could not say
But won't you just say goodbye it's Independence Day
I swear I never meant to take those things away
we drove the car to the top of the parking ramp
on the 4th of july
we sat out on the hood with a couple of warm beers and watched the fireworks
explode in the sky
and there was an exodus of birds from the trees
but they didnt know, we were only pretending
and the people all looked up, and were pleased
and the birds flew around like the whole world was ending
and i don't think war is noble
and i don't like to think that love is like war
and i gotta big hot cherry bomb, and i want to slip it through the mail slot
of your front door
don't leave me here
i've got your back now
you'd better have mine
cause you say the coast is clear
but you say that all the time
so many sheep i quit counting
sleepless and embarrassed about the way that i feel
trying to make mole hills out of mountains
building base camp at the bottom of a really big deal
and did i tell you how i stopped eating?
when you stopped calling me
and i was cramped up shitting rivers for weeks
and pretending that i was finally free
don't leave me here
now that your back
you'd better stay this time
cause you say the coast is clear
but you say that all the time
we drove the car to the top of the parking ramp,
on the 4th of july
and i planted my dusty boots on the bumper and sat out on the hood,
Well she seemed all right by dawn's early light
Though she looked a little worried and weak
She tried to pretend he wasn't drinkin' again
But daddy left the proof on her cheek
And I was only eight years old that summer
And I always seemed to be in the way
So, I took myself down to the fair in town
On Independence Day
Well word gets around in a small, small town
They said he was a dangerous man
Mama was proud and she stood her ground
She knew she was on the losin' end
Some folks whispered some folks talked
But everybody looked the other way
When time ran out there was no one about
On Independence Day
Let freedom ring, let the white dove sing
Let the whole world know that today is a day of reckoning
Let the weak be strong, let the right be wrong
Roll the stone away, let the guilty pay, it's Independence Day
Well she lit up the sky that fourth of July
By the time that the firemen come
They just put out the flames and took down some names
And sent me to the county home
Now, I ain't sayin' it's right or it's wrong
But maybe it's the only way
Talk about your revolution
It's the Independence Day
Let freedom ring, let the white dove sing
Let the whole world know that today is a day of reckoning
Let the weak be strong, let the right be wrong
Roll the stone away, let the guilty pay, it's Independence Day
Just throw away your material possessions
And sing the praises of life
This trip has taught me a valuable lesson
The future brings clarity and vision and sign
It was independence day
Ive seen the other side and I say
Oh, Ive been insane
And I will never be the same
A mountain brings me space
The vine brings me time
Wind brings me change
Unity with the mind
It was independence day
Ive seen the other side and I say
Oh, Ive been insane
And I wont never been same
As the raw son sins in glamour
And his greedy and violent rage
Stimulate and torment assailants
Peace is dead
Uneasy moment as the first warrior stirs
Reveal your denial brings scheming to return
The battle begins as the first victim
Slowly, grudgingly
Submits to the captivity of consciousness
And I say
It was independence day
Future butterfly gonna spend the day
Higher than high
You'll be beautiful confusion
Ooh, once I was you
I saw you caught between
All the people out making the scene
And a bright ideal tomorrow
Ooh, don't go too far, stay who you are
Everybody knows
Everybody knows
Everybody knows
You only live a day
But it's brilliant anyway
Saw you up a perfect place
It's gonna happen soon but not today
So go to sleep, make the change
I'll meet you here tomorrow, Independence Day
One electrified eye
Freezing metalized smile
No more cheating the code
The scene is set - emotions disconnected
Welcome to the cyber trail
Laser cops and sirens wail
Held down with magnetic force
Said: come with us - you broke the law
Obey the rules - don't do no wrong
A thought too loud - and crime is done
No appeal for the common man
Just cold hard facts - in computer land
All freedom burns on eternal fire
There's no more independence day
Forever gone never have another
No other independence day
Cyborg arms put the straps around
One more second 'till the switch comes down
Flaching lights - a cage of steel
Turns my head into a dead dogs meal
In this world - robotic rage
You'll understand the acid pain
Do no right - you won't last long
Remote controlled - under the heel of submission
All freedom burns on eternal fire
There's no more independence day
Forever gone never have another
No other independence day
No remorse - for human kind
No recourse - to keep your mind
It's too late - there's no escape
Is this the end of the line
All freedom burns on eternal fire
There's no more independence day
Forever gone never have another
No other independence day
All freedom burns on eternal fire
There's no more independence day
Forever gone never have another
No other independence day
No use for humanity
We'll never ever be free again
No tomorrows
Zero - the number of the year
No one pays attention, when I want attention.
No one hits on me, when I want to be hit on.
No one keeps me laughing, when I want a comedy.
All it ever does is rain on major holidays.
No one looks at fashion the way I look at fashion.
Ain't no white fayva boots, or aqua net in my hair.
When I try to call you on the telephone,
Always getting' bad reception, I ain't even stoned.
(chorus)
All the clouds come out on independence day.
Little boy, don't cry, the wind will blow them all away.
well the kids hit the stands and the shit hit the fan
too much security but not enough maturity
the band took the stage
the kids were in a rage
all the goons were terrified - they knew they were gonna pay
every young heart in the house that night
beat a million beats
clenched fists and a little fright
no one knew who threw the first
but after that it just got worse
we said all we had to say
we did what we had to do
we meant every word we said
you can't stop a riot til its through
they tried to stop the show
we wouldn't go away
for once every voice screamed together for a day
don't worry about me, mom and dad
cause i'll be o.k.
what could I do but join the fight and pray?
We said what we had to say
we did what we had to do
we meant every word we said
One electrified eye
Freezing metalized smile
No more cheating the code
The scene is set - emotions disconnected
Welcome to the cyber trail
Laser cops and sirens wail
Held down with magnetic force
Said: come with us - you broke the law
Obey the rules - don't do no wrong
A thought too loud - and crime is done
No appeal for the common man
Just cold hard facts - in computer land
All freedom burns on eternal fire
There's no more independence day
Forever gone never have another
No other independence day
Cyborg arms put the straps around
One more second 'till the switch comes down
Flaching lights - a cage of steel
Turns my head into a dead dogs meal
In this world - robotic rage
You'll understand the acid pain
Do no right - you won't last long
Remote controlled - under the heel of submission
All freedom burns on eternal fire
There's no more independence day
Forever gone never have another
No other independence day
No remorse - for human kind
No recourse - to keep your mind
It's too late - there's no escape
Is this the end of the line
All freedom burns on eternal fire
There's no more independence day
Forever gone never have another
No other independence day
All freedom burns on eternal fire
There's no more independence day
Forever gone never have another
No other independence day
No use for humanity
We'll never ever be free again
No tomorrows
Zero - the number of the year
Zero - the number of the year
(Murray on lead)
The streamers were red and gold.
And all of the stores stayed closed.
And everybody couldn't wait
For the fireworks display.
The city had a hot dog stand
and lovers walked hand in hand.
And me standing there alone
Except for the clowns I suppose.
(All)
And the people came around on Independence Day
And the children let go their balloons and flew away.
(Murray)
Then the wind swung around to the east
And the rain came down in sheets.
I saw trees bending to the ground
And people running all around.
(Murray and Dave)
I stuck my hand into my coat
Felt the letter that you wrote.
I said "This is Independence Day.
I wonder how I'll celebrate?"
(All)
And the people came around on Independence Day
And the children let go their balloons and flew away.
Red and gold (red and gold...) bleed down to black.
Once it's gone (once it's gone), it won't come back.
(guitar and keyboard solo)
(All)
And the people came around on Independence Day
And the children let go their balloons and flew away.
(Murray, w/ others)
Geneveive, I do believe I can't go on this way
(All)
Now I know what freedom is on Independence Day.
(Murray)
Oh...oah...
Oh, oah-oh-oh...
[Originally performed by Martina McBride]
Well she seemed alright by dawn's early light
Though she looked a little worried and weak
She tried to pretend he wasn't drinkin' again
But daddy left the proof on her cheek
And I was only eight years old that summer
And I always seemed to be in the way
So I took myself down to the fair in town
On Independence Day
Well word gets around in a small, small town
They said he was a dangerous man
But mama was proud and she stood her ground
She knew she was on the losing end
Some folks whispered,some folks talked
But everybody looked the other way
And when time ran out there was no one about
On Independence Day
Let freedom ring
Let the white dove sing
Let the whole world know that today
is a day of reckoning
Let the weak be strong
Let the right be wrong
Roll the stone away
Let the guilty pay
It's Independence Day
Well she lit up the sky that fourth of July
by the time that the fireman came
They just put out the flames and took down some names
And sent me to the county home
Now I ain't saying it's right or it's wrong
But maybe it's the only way
Talk about your revolution
It's Independence Day
Let freedom ring
Let the white dove sing
Let the whole world know that today
is a day of reckoning
let the weak be strong
Let the right be wrong
Roll the stone away
Let the guilty pay
The selfish they are all standing in line.
Faith in their hope and to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by,
I only own my mind.
The north is to south as the clock is to time.
There's east and there's west and there's everywhere life.
I know I was born and I know that I'll die.
The in between is mine. I am mine.
And the meanings get left behind.
Oh the innocence pass you on time.
Significant between the lines.
There's no need to hide.
We're safe tonight.
The ocean is full cause everyone's crying.
The full moon is looking for friends at high tide.
The sorrow grows bigger when the sorrow's denied.
I only know my mind. I am mine.
And the meanings get left behind.
Oh the innocence pass you on time.
Significance behind the eyes.
There's no need to hide.
We're safe tonight.
Woooo
And the meanings get left behind.
Oh the feelings get broken with time.
We're all different beind the eyes.
You may need to hide.
And the meanings get left behind.
Oh the innocence pass you on time.
Significancec between the lines.
There's no need to hide.
It's getting complicated
I'm finding it difficult to go
Can't stop the walls from caving in on me
And I'm still finding out
Only if you understood
You would see you'd know by now
Things aren't quite so good
Why can't you understand me
Only if I could find it
Seems miles away
Only if I could have it
My independence day
It's funny how we always end
A stalemate on and on and on
Can't put the past behind me
You're still talking nonsensical
Only if we understood
Each other you'd know by now
Oh how I wish you could
Why can't you understand it
Only if I could find it
Seems miles away
Only if I could have it
Do you know how it hurts when a fairytale burns?
Love is a refugee
Ain't that absurd?
You know how it feels
When sudden dreams slowly fade to grey
This is my independence day
She said she'd never love again
Because he broke her heart
And now she's blaming him
But he told her from the start
That what they had was special
But it ain't really love
Although he gave her everything
She never had his heart
But that's all that she needs
So what's tearing her apart?
'Cause loving him is hard
But that's all she really wants
She treats him like a king
And he treats her like a queen
But when he don't come home
He don't tell her where he's been
But she already knows
He got lipstick in his clothes
It's the message in his phone
And the smell of his cologne
But she don't say a tone or even moan
She don't stress, fight or fuss
She just keeps it to her own
When she cries, she dries her eyes
She never lied in her life
So his lies sound like knives every night
In the morning she's all right
'Cause she don't wanna fight
But tonight she'll be gone forever
Do you know how it hurts when a fairytale burns?
Love is a refugee
Ain't that absurd?
You know how it feels
When sudden dreams slowly fade to grey
This is my independence day
He said he'd never love again
'Cause he don't want the pain
Of having someone special
Do that shit to him again
And though it ain't his fault
There ain't no-one else to blame
For all those sunny days
When all you see is rain
All you got are memories
But that just ain't the same
'Cause the woman that he loved
Must have simply gone away
And everyday he wakes up
Feeling like he's up in chains
And now her sweetest touch
Is like a shot to his brain
And this is just a shame
'Cause she don't say a thing
Except to break his heart
Like she's in a wicked game
That he ain't trying to play
But he's stuck trying to win
'Cause he's stuck loving someone
Who just ain't in love with him
But he's in love with her
And this is where it hurts
No but she don't give a damn
Or even know his worth
She treats him like he's dirt
That she can throw away
But he ain't going away
'Cause today's gonna be the day
Do you know how it hurts when a fairytale burns?
Love is a refugee
Ain't that absurd?
You know how it feels
When sudden dreams slowly fade to grey
This is my independence day
So forgive me but I'm gone now
'Cause I'm free and I'm never coming home now
I'll find hope in forever
'Cause I'm thrown now
And I'm flying and I ain't gonna go down
I used to think we were magic but slow down
You didn't know what you had when you had it
And now you realise that it's gone like magic
And I guess you really want me back, right?
Well, forget it
Do you know how it hurts when a fairytale burns?
Love is a refugee
Ain't that absurd?
You know how it feels
When sudden dreams slowly fade to grey
This is my independence day
Do you know how it hurts when a fairytale burns?
Love is a refugee
Ain't that absurd?
You know how it feels
When sudden dreams slowly fade to grey
For too long I was weak
Too weak to find my feet
I tried to hold it all inside
So you'd never realize
For too long I believed
That you were good for me
I closed my mind
To other possibilities
You tried to out my fire
Yes you did, yes you did
Then you took control of me, yeah
Maybe I was just too scared
Maybe what you're looking for is gone
'Cause, baby, I learned to love myself
I don't need no one else
Baby, can't you see that
I don't need your chains around me
You said that this was love
And it was just too much
I needed to be free
Your kind of love was killing me
Yeah, it's killing me
Well, people say I've changed
Yes, I don't feel the same
They say I have a glow
It's all because you're gone
I learned to love myself
I don't need no one else
Baby, can't you see that
I don't need your chains around me
It's independence day
Now I've found my way
I don't need your love
To prove that I'm somebody
Maybe I was just too scared
Maybe what you're looking for is gone
'Cause baby I, I learned to love myself
I don't need no one else
And baby can't you see that
I don't need your chains around me
You said that this was love
And it was just too much
I needed to be free
Your kind of love was killing me
Baby, baby
Your kind of love was killing me, yeah
Baby, yeah, oh baby, yeah
Your kind of love was killing me, yeah
I don't need no one else
I learned to love myself
Your kind of love was killing me, yeah
I just don't need it
Don't need you kind of love
Your kind of love was killing me, yeah
Oh, I don't need it, yeah
Yeah, it was killing me, yeah
A declaration
Of the intention
To stop extension into my airspace
I'll put the flags up
Pull up the anchor
And then you'll know you're in a different place
And I can't stand up and I can't sit down
'cause a great big problem stop me in my tracks
I can't relax 'cause I haven't done a thing
and I can't do a thing 'cause I can't relax
You've got your habits
I've got my customs
I'm sure you know it's got to be this way
No hesitation
And in the future
We'll celebrate on Independence Day
And I can't stand up and I can't sit down
'cause a great big problem stop me in my tracks
I can't relax 'cause I haven't done a thing
And I can't do a thing 'cause I can't relax
Independence Day
Independence Day
Independence Day
Independence Day
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
And I can't stand up and I can't sit down
'cause a great big problem stop me in my tracks
I can't relax 'cause I haven't done a thing
And I can't do a thing 'cause I can't relax
Independence Day
Independence Day
Independence Day
well future stepped into my field and turned it into an empire
forefathers where are you now?
your dust is settling on my furniture
oh independence day, I never knew it would be so symbolic.
oh independence day.
well I stepped out of a cloud and the ditch it is close
I mean the ditch it is closing in.
Hemmingway did yourself justice
so here's to you you articulate dead fisherman
independence day, I never knew it would be so symbolic.
independence day.
independence day, I never knew it would be so symbolic.
independence day.
what if I said I loved you
and i needed your guidance to help me through the obstacles?
would you say I am too wordy and then, then would you laugh?
what if I said I'm under glass untouchable as the document itself?
would you say ok,
and that you never even considered me?
oh independence day, yes independance,
independance day, independance,
independance day, day,
I stood in the middle
Watching the scene all around me
People fighting in the streets
For their given right to be free
As the walls fell down in Germany
I proudly watched them win
You know that it's true
You can never keep us in
This is the hour
This is the day
This is the hour
Our Independence Day
The time has come for the western world
To jump into the fight
And make a stand on freedoms side
While chance is still in sight
As the walls fall the people vow to never go down again
If it comes to it we got to know right now
Are you ready to make a stand
This is the hour
This is the day
This is the hour
Our Independence Day
Listen to our declaration
Listen to our testament
We've been given a revelation
We are sure of where we stand
So let the banner be unfurled
We've found the light of hope in a dying world
Hear the myth of modern man
You're the god of your own land
They call you weak, a spineless fool
Say you've given up your right to rule
But I have been to the land of me
And I know I was never free
Freedom came when I gave it all away
That's why I call it independence day
Call it independence day
Let the rockets blaze across the sky
Raise the flag of faith up high
Let the doubters call it what they may
It's independence day
The world can crown another hundred kings
But I believe in a better dream
They may call it slavery
But the biggest chain I knew was me
So let the idols tumble down
The walls of lies crumble to the ground
I know where salvation can be found
Let the idols tumble down
That's why I call it independence day
Call it independence day
Let the rockets blaze across the sky
Raise the flag of faith up high
Let the doubters call it what they may
It's independence day
So join us in the celebration
It's the birth of a holy nation
As people of light we are proud to say
It's independence day
That's why I call it independence day
Call it independence day
Let the rockets blaze across the sky
Raise the flag of faith up high
Let the doubters call it what they may
If you disagree, I'd choose you over me
This way I'd keep the peace
Keep me inside, don't turn off the light
'Cause without you how can I breathe
Independence day is not for me
When I'm bound to you I feel so free
Pretend that I'm a deer, travelling any year
I need you desperately
Night and day I roam you need to take me home
'Cause on my own I can't see, yeah
Independence day is not for me
When I'm bound to you I feel so free
Independence day is not for me
When I'm bound to you I feel so free
Here are all my keys, enter as you please
North, south, west, center, east
Teach me not to hide in the deadly walls of pride
Speak to me gently
Independence day is not for me
When I'm bound to you I feel so free
Independence day is not for me
I live here in exile
My home is not my heart
They're miles and oceans apart
So I long for the mountains
Beyond the grey city walls
I pray, tonight they'll fall
Then the sun will shine on me
Send the light and set me free
I'll be off and on my way
On my Independence Day
All the songs I could not sing
And all the words I could not say
I'll be shouting everything
On my Independence Day
Every day, I dream of leaving
'Cause there's no end in sight
I got to shine my own light
Just can't wait any longer
For you to make it alright
It's time to live my own life
Then the sun will shine on me
Send the light and set me free
I'll be off and on my way
On my Independence Day
I can feel trouble disappear
Anywhere the road will lead
If it takes me far away from here
Then the sun will shine on me
Send the light and set me free
I'll be off and on my way
On my Independence Day
Then the sun will shine on me
Send the light and set me free
I'll be off and on my way
On my Independence Day
Then the sun will shine on me
Send the light and set me free
I'll be off and on my way
I'm not thinking about you
I'm happy without you
No matter what they say
This is my independence
They say its a small small world
But your a million miles away
Wishing on that same bright star
I shouldn't wish my life away
Without you the night still falls
And i know the sun will rise
The truth is that life goes on
True as oceans pull the tide
We've got forever baby
We just haven't got tonight
Oh baby
I'm not thinking about ya
I'm happy without ya
No matter what my friends say
(no matter what they say)
Your not my one and only
I ain't feeling lonely
This is my independence day
My independece day
I guess we've made mistakes
And you just have to live and learn
Cuz i've got no regrets
It doesn't mean that I don't burn
The sounds of times still fall
No matter what they say
Too many sacrifice
I can't dwell on yesterday
We've got forever baby
We've got as long as it feels right
Oh baby
I'm not thinking about ya
I'm happy without ya
No matter what my friends say
(no matter what they say)
Your not my one and only
I ain't feeling lonely
This is my independence day
My independece day
Hey, my independence day
No matter what comes my way
I'm gonna live for today
This is my independence day
Aaahhh yea
I'm not thinking about ya
I'm happy without ya
No matter what my friends say
(no matter what they say)
Your not my one and only
I ain't feeling lonely
This is my independence day
My independece day
No matter what comes my way
My independece day
Wishing on that same bright star
(I'm not thinking about you)
I shouldnt wish my life away, wish my life away
(I'm happy with out you no matter what they say)
They say it's a small small world,
They say its a small small, small small world
(this is my independence)
I'm not thinking about ya
I'm happy without ya
No matter what my friends say
(no matter what they say)
Your not my one and only
I ain't feeling lonely
This is my independence
I know I make mistakes, I will have to live and learn
Sometimes you play with fire and sometimes you get burned
I have my dream to live, following that star
It doesn't matter how long it takes, it doesn't matter how far
No time for make believing, and it's too late to turn back now
Yeah yeah yeah!
I've been dreaming about it
I can't live without it
I've got to find my own way
I'm not changing my mind now
Or looking behind now
This is my Independence Day
My Independence Day
I know it'll take some time, but I won't give up the fight
Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, but that's alright, oh yeah
I've got to spread my wings and learn how to fly
'Cause this feeling drives me on, it's something I cannot deny
No time to make excuses, 'cause it's too late to turn back now
Yeah yeah yeah!
I've been dreaming about it
I can't live without it
I've got to find my own way
I'm not changing my mind now
Or looking behind now
This is my Independence Day
My Independence Day
Heyyyeyyy, my Independence Day
Ohh uhh
No matter what comes my way, I'm gonna live for today
This is my, this is my Independence Day
Independence Day
I've been dreaming about it
I can't live without it
I've got to find my own way
I'm not changing my mind now
Or looking behind now
This is my Independence
I've been dreaming about it
I can't live without it
I've got to find my own way
I'm not changing my mind now
Or looking behind now
This is my Independence Day
My Independence Day
Independence Day
Daaayyyaaaay, my Independence Day
Independence Day
Wishing on that same bright star, I shouldn't wish my life away
Wish my life away
They say it's a small small world
They say it's a small small small small world
Independence Day
Independence Day
Her name is Amber, her life like no other
This was the night, her soul took flight
All the children went out to play
Independence day
I have voices in my head
We pretend that we're friends
They all say they hate you
They're not scared of you
It's an awful cruel world
The way you hurt me
The way you touch me, I'm your little girl
I'm your flesh and blood, I found your gun
Good night, sleep tight
Don't let the bed bugs bite
Pull the covers down, turn the lights out
Independence day, independence day
I have friends under my bed
They put ideas in my head
I need a sandpaper shower
I'll scrub my skin for hours
It's an awful cruel world
The things you say to me
The way you play with me, I'm your little girl
I'm your flesh and blood, I found your gun
Good night, sleep tight
Don't let the bed bugs bite
Pull the covers down, turn the lights out
Independence day, independence day
A bedtime kiss
Dirty hands unclean
A pillow for my head in case I scream
Frozen thoughts, white knuckles
But I'm not afraid
Of your belt buckle
I have your gun
Good night, sleep tight
Don't let the bed bugs bite
Pull the covers down, turn the lights out
Her name is Amber, her life like no other
This was the night, her soul took flight
All the children went out to play
Independence day
I have voices in my head
We pretend that we're friends
They all say they hate you
They're not scared of you
It's an awful cruel world
The way you hurt me
The way you touch me, I'm your little girl
I'm your flesh and blood, I found your gun
Good night, sleep tight
Don't let the bed bugs bite
Pull the covers down, turn the lights out
Independence day, independence day
I have friends under my bed
They put ideas in my head
I need a sandpaper shower
I'll scrub my skin for hours
It's an awful cruel world
The things you say to me
The way you play with me, I'm your little girl
I'm your flesh and blood, I found your gun
Good night, sleep tight
Don't let the bed bugs bite
Pull the covers down, turn the lights out
Independence day, independence day
A bedtime kiss
Dirty hands unclean
A pillow for my head in case I scream
Frozen thoughts, white knuckles
But I'm not afraid
Of your belt buckle
I have your gun
Good night, sleep tight
Don't let the bed bugs bite
Pull the covers down, turn the lights out