Independence -

I hear what your saying

I know where your coming from

You twisted up the meanings

I cant believe you anymore

First you want my money

Now you want my soul

Put me on display

In your carnival of fools

We shared a common thread

And you’ve pulled on my strings

You watched me dance around

To the hateful song you sing

You told me my desires desires

Then you told me what I need

Then you cut me and you sold me

Bandages to feed your greed

When my thoughts became a crime

I became a criminal

Truth will go unrecognized

From main street to marbled halls

Once our thoughts became a crime

We all became criminals

Subvert the reigning paradigm

I can think for myself

Sing to me in silence

For the final time

Hold my hand and tell me

It’s OK to be alone

Shredded vows now hurt me

Clothe my thoughts in corduroy

Can I make it any better

Will I suffer anymore

When my thoughts became a crime

I became a criminal

Truth will go unrecognized

From main street to marbled halls

Once our thoughts became a crime

We all became a criminal

Truth will go unrecognized

From main street to hallowed halls

When my thoughts became a crime

I became a criminal

Truth will go unrecognized

Once our thoughts became a crime

We all became criminals

Subvert the reigning paradigm

I can think for myself

From main street to marbled halls