What else could have been expected
pain is echoed through the smell of burning flesh
a reach that will steal a lifeline
handed down alive and well
to keep the wheels in motion
while tradition reigns supreme
and compassion loses virtue
as addiction reigns supreme
to abstain is not redeeming
what else could have been expected
born into acceptance as you lose the will to choose
clarity traded for addiction
handed down alive and well
and through the smokescreen your heart grows cold
and through the smokescreen your weakness will be
bought and sold
new eyes, new heart, new mind, new tradition
