I believe that reality's gone
Disillusion's real
I believe that morality's gone
And there's nothing to feel

If you take the sacred things
Things that we hold dear
Empty promise is all you'll find
So give me something

Something to believe in
Something to believe in
Something to believe in
Something to believe in

I believe in a changing of the guard
Put our feet on the ground
See it happen in your own backyard
Everything breaks down
Do you accept what you are told
Without even thinking?
Throw it all and make your own
And give me something

Something to believe in
Something to believe in
Something to believe in
Something to believe in

Where they lead, you will follow
Well, I guess that's just the way it goes
And if you look away
You'll be doing what they say
And if you look alive
You'll be singled out and tried

If you take home anything
Let it be your will to think
The more cynical you become
The better off you'll be

Something to believe in
Something to believe in
Something to believe in
Something to believe in

Something to believe in
Something to believe in
Something to believe in
Something to believe in


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    Woah, I've been listening to this song for a long time before listening to the lyrics. It caught my attention with the last line,

    The more cynical you become The better off you'll be

    That perfectly summarizes my life. This whole song does. I agree with slag and what he said. Be cynical, be doubtful, question everything in life and form your own goddamn thoughts and opinions.

    The whole last verse speaks to me.

    Where they lead You will follow I guess thats just the way it goes

    Don't be a sheep. Make up your own mind.

    And if you look away You'll be doing what they say And if you look alive You'll be singled out and tried

    But in making up your own mind, you might get questioned for it. That's society for you, but who cares? Speak out.

    The Offspring have really impressed me this time. This song has been under my nose for too long to have not noticed this.

    Winduon April 01, 2007   Link

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