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Rise Lyrics

As I close my eyes,
I try to believe a lie
That compassion is rewarded
Many are the walking dead
Singing a dirge of regret in vain
Worshiping idols, instead of their own selves.
Stepping stones of judgment-
Of a false image of hearts displayed

Wants and needs, are distorted
Through a violent act of blame
Some many discontented
What is taught is misleading
What is told crushes the spirit
How far must this generation fall before we
tighten the noose around its neck
How much more can we mourn for ourselves?
This way of living miserably

Modern gods on the television set
Everybody wants to be a rock-star
our intentions
were unimpeachable-for what you made us ask for

Depression seeping deeper into us
And this world we hold accounted for
compassion is a crime, insecurity is our punishment