Thanks for the Letter (From a Kinder, Gentler America)

Laying in my bed tonight-
 Before I got myself up to write this song
 2AM - paper/pen - contemplating
 The struggle we're engaged in -
 Does anybody really even care?
 But then I thought of your letter and I knew better!
 So I'll do it again - yeah I'll sing it again
 For my family, myself, my friends, THE KIDS!
 [Chorus:]
 Thanks for the letter that you sent
 Reminding me not to give in!
 "Dear Punk Rock Star:
 I'm just kidding - but I like to call you that now and then just for fun.
 I like your attitude.
 I like your songs, I've been a really big fan since I can't remember when?
 See there are some times when I feel really alone,
 cause I don't really have any friends, and I don't fit in at school.
 The gym coach called me a "fag" in front of the entire class,
 so now everyone puts me down by saying I'm gay.
 But I don't care because I have nothing against homosexuals
 and the gym teacher is an asshole!
 I think the things you say are important.
 Thanks a lot.
 Keep fighting!"
 [Chorus]
 Thanks for the letter that you sent
 Reminding me not to give in!