Il testo della 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!