They'll build statues in our likeness

They wanted to be like us

But did they ever like us anyway?

We gave them the cold shoulder

Our shoulders just got colder

Did they deserve an elbow to the face?

I'll build this monument just to tear it down

And dedicate it to this bitter town

And this broken sound

And I'll send postcards to enemies

Make sure to sign and date each one

While singing wish you were here

And I'll send postcards to enemies

Make sure to sign and date each one

While singing wish you were here, wish you were here

I'll build a throne made from the bones

Of those who died searching for gold

Just to find it's found inside our hearts

What a tip you'll hear them say

Tossing turning in their graves

All this time searching in vain for what

Blowing kisses to the masses in this ticker tape parade

We're saints of this back seat, swear to God

We've got it made

And I'll send postcards to enemies

Make sure to sign and date each one

While singing wish you were here

Yeah, I'll send postcards to enemies

Make sure to sign and date each one

While singing wish you were here, I wish you were here

Today, we're making history

Tonight, we'll take you to the streets

Tomorrow, we'll live in infamy

We're under attack

Pull the knife from my back

And hold it to their throats

And I'll send postcards to enemies

Make sure to sign and date each one

While singing wish you were here

Yeah, I'll send postcards to enemies

Make sure to sign and date each one

While singing wish you were here

They'll build statues in our likeness

Wanted to be like us

But did they ever like us anyway?