[Verse 1]

Any chimp can play human for a day

Use his opposable thumbs to iron his uniform

And run for office on election day

Fancy himself a real decision maker

And deploy more troops than salt in a shaker

[Chorus]

But it's a jungle when war is made

And you'll panic and throw your own shit at the enemy

The camera pulls back to reveal your true identity

Look, it's a sheep in wolf's clothing

A smoking gun-holding ape

[Verse 2]

Any asshole can open up a museum

Put all the things he loves on display

So everyone could see 'em

The house, the car, a thoughtful wife

Ordinary moments in his ordinary life

[Chorus]

But if she blinks or smiles, she'll give you away

'Cause no one wants to pay to see her happiness

No one wants to pay to see her day-to-day

And I'm not buying it, either

But I'll try sellin' it anyway

[Verse 3]

Any idiot can play Greek for a day

And join a sorority or write a tragedy

And articulate all that pain

And maybe you will get paid

[Chorus]

But it's a sin when success complains

And your writer's block, it don't mean shit

Just throw it against the wall and see what sticks

Gotta write a hit, I think this is it

It's a hit

And if it's not...

[Refrain]

Then it's a holiday for a hanging, yeah

It's a holiday for a hanging, yeah

It's a holiday for a hanging, yeah

It's a holiday for a hanging, yeah

Shoo-bop, shoo-bop, my baby

[Verse 4]

Any fool can play executioner for a day

And say, with fingers pointed in both directions

"He went that-a-way

It's only a switch or syringe

I'm exempt from eternal sins"

But you still wear a cross

And you think you're gonna get in

[Bridge]

Ah, but the pardons never come from upstairs

They're always a moment too late

But it's entertainment, keep the crowd on their toes

It's justice, we're safe

It's not a hit, it's a holiday

Shoo-bop, shoo-bop, my baby

[Refrain]

It's a holiday for a hanging, yeah

It's a holiday for a hanging, yeah

It's a holiday for a hanging, yeah

It's a holiday for a hanging, yeah

I'm a holiday for a hanging

I'm a holiday for a hanging

I'm a holiday, yeah

I'm a holiday for a hanging

It's a holiday for a hanging, yeah