you want something you take it
can't hide from God can't fake it
he knows your heart he knows mine
you've only got a lifetime

have you no integrity?
your wasted mind, your apathy
same old high school mystery
you're too dumb & blind to see

you've already made up your mind
you don't care you don't wanna find
the truth will hit you like cement
too bad too sad it's too late for your enlightenment


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    Youve been giving one chance.. one life to find the true meaning of life.. God, it also says if you go about doin as u please it doesnt matter you cant hide from God and cant fake being a good person. Wasting your life on worldy things not botherin on searchin for your true God
    punkrockchuckieon May 22, 2005   Link
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    r u a christian????
    caruthon May 22, 2005   Link
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    This song kicks so much ass live...
    fateworksbothwayson October 31, 2007   Link

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