It took a lot from me Leaving for the summer It was to some degree A reminder of the past The facts are evident Ignorance has spoken We now prepare ourselves For a long and painful ride Days are now coming where you'll have no say Decisions made by a cold heart Balances shifting, though all far from home Rebellion pulling us apart Painted in black and white It's not a pretty picture Still with the newborn's eyes There's always room for hope Cultural differences An endless source for bloodshed The young get trampled down By long outdated views Days are now coming where you'll have no say Decisions made by a cold heart Balances shifting, though all far from home Rebellion pulling us apart