Verse 1 Exchanging truth for lies and stone for straw A new foundation of shifting sand Embracing fantasies with force of law Enslave the masses with your demands Verse 2 Why can’t you see the price? The endless pain Unleashing chaos and anarchy The writing’s on the wall. It’s clear as day You’ll drown the world in misery Pre-chorus Ignore the voice inside Feign confidence, smother reality Ignore the light inside Chorus You’re breaking, forsaking Betraying everything sacred Collapsing and smashing Destroying everything sacred Bridge You’re running toward an open grave With your eyes closed, with your ears closed Reality’s a bitter pill Tough to swallow, forced to swallow Extended chorus Don’t give your soul away (embracing lies!) Don’t throw the Truth (or the Hope, or true Hope) away (standing firm!)