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Drastic Measures

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Overkill, have you had your fill
Come to expect it
Off the wall, too short or too tall
System rejects it
Lost the handle, what's it all been for?
Tired of trying, seeing so much more

It's so predictable and everybody judges by the numbers that you're selling
Just crank 'em out on the assembly line and chart 'em higher (higher, higher)
Just keep it simple boys it's gonna be alright as long as you're inside the
Mainstream, are we moving too far away (mainstream)
Is it worth it if it doesn't pay (mainstream)
The centerline is status quo, it's
Mainstream
If you stay within the tried and true (mainstream)
You'll remain among the chosen few (mainstream)
Survive another year

The market is dead, accounts in the red
Media saturation
We're deep in a rut, the arteries cut
Sensory deprivation
Really loved it, didn't earn a cent
No one's buying your experiment

It's so predictable and everybody judges by the numbers that you're selling
Just crank 'em out on the assembly line and chart 'em higher (higher, higher)
Just keep it simple boys it's gonna be alright as long as you're inside the
Mainstream, are we moving too far away (mainstream)
Is it worth it if it doesn't pay (mainstream)
The centerline is status quo, it's
Mainstream
For the masses in Consumerland (mainstream)
Give 'em everything that they demand (mainstream)
Survive another year

Corporate mold, packaged and sold, 16 to 30
Jobbers and racks, they're movin' in stacks
Tactics are dirty
We're in business, what else is it for?
Profit motive, welcome to the war

It's so predictable and everybody judges by the numbers that you're selling
Just crank 'em out on the assembly line and chart 'em higher (higher, higher)
Just keep it simple boys it's gonna be alright as long as you're inside the
Mainstream, are we moving too far away (mainstream)
Is it worth it if it doesn't pay (mainstream)
The centerline is status quo, gotta stay inside the
Mainstream
Just be careful not to rearrange (mainstream)
And don't let 'em catch you getting strange (mainstream)
Survive another year

(Mainstream) (repeated until fade)
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Kansas

Kansas

About “Mainstream” by Kansas

Read the complete lyrics to "Mainstream" by Kansas from the album "Drastic Measures". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"Mainstream" is performed by Kansas. from the album "Drastic Measures" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Mainstream", explore more songs by Kansas using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Mainstream" is credited to Kansas. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Mainstream" appears on "Drastic Measures".

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