They say that pain lessens, with the passing of the years.
They say that your heart mends, with the flow of your tears.
They say that your mind adjusts, to repair all your fears
They tell you this, all straight-faced, do they believe their ears ?

The deceptions of the shallow.
The pain they seek to find.
Can't they see their transparency ?
How obvious is their mind ?

They tell you that the meek will inherit the earth, in the end.
They tell you to wear their yokel, for they really are your friend.
They tell you that they have you in mind, in everything they intend.
They tell you this, all straight-faced, do they think you're round the bend?

Their actions shout out loudly.
Their cover flaps in the breeze.
They duck and dive relentlessly.
Standing out amongst the trees.

They teach you their way of thinking, just to help you along.
They teach you how to sing correctly, so you can sing the family song.
They teach you how to live your lives, the meaning of the gong.
They tell you this, all straight-faced, they swear they know right from wrong.

They think, therefore they are.
That's what they need to believe.
They feel they need to control you.
Would they like what they'd receive ?

They say there is only one path, you must follow it to your grave.
They say their is only one answer, and you will know it if you're brave.
They say it is the way it's done, no matter how much you save.
They tell you this, all straight-faced, it's normality that they crave.

Here endeth the lesson,
Did you learn anything today ?
Did you gain a grain of knowledge ?
There's nothing else that I can say.