If you don't like the effect
Don't produce the cause
If you don't like the effect
Don't produce the cause

If you say you don't like where you're at
You can make a change if you accept the blame
Stay in control of your reactions, yeah
It will determine the effect of any situation

You have the power to negate any ulcer causing feeling
That prohibits you to think situation is just that
It has no special powers to do you harm it's your reactions that count
If you don't like the effect don't produce the cause

You say you don't like what your country's about
Ain't too deep in your semi-first class seat
You picket this and protest that and eat yourself fat
Ain't too deep in your semi-first class seat

If you don't like the effect
Don't produce the cause
If you don't like the effect
Don't produce the cause

You say you don't like what your country's about
Ain't too deep in your semi-first class seat
You picket this and protest that and eat yourself fat
Ain't you deep in your semi-first class seat