He's standing on the corner The truth is on his lips Offering the gift of love and peace Someone says he's crazy And the crowd just passes by No one stays to hear the prophet speak That's what's wrong with the world today Meanwhile in the alley A salesman holds a crowd Putting artificial comforts in their hands Doubling his money With every lie he sells A profit a salesman understands That's what's wrong with the world today That's what's wrong with the world today That's what's wrong with the world today It's easier to sell a lie Than to give the truth away The prophet knows the truth It's hard to give away All will see but most don't wanna pay And the salesman he can sell you Another gift you buy Dig into your pockets and buy yourself a lie That's what's wrong with the world today That's what's wrong with the world today That's what's wrong with the world today It's easier to sell a lie Thank to give the truth away The salesman and the prophet Are there to meet your needs Ask of either one and you receive