People downcast, is despair
See the disillusion everywhere
Hoping their bad luck will change

Gets a little harder every day

People struggle, people fight

For the simple pleasures in their lives
But trouble comes from everywhere
It's a little more than you can bear


I know that it will hurt
I know that it will break your heart

The way things are
And the way they've been
And the way they've always been


People shallow, self-absorbed
See the push and shove for their rewards

I, me, my is on their minds
You can read about it in their eyes


People ruthless, people cruel
See the damage that some people do
Full of hatred, full of pride

It's enough to make you loose your mind

I know that it will hurt

I know that it will break your heart
The way things are
And the way they've been


I know that it will hurt
I know that it will break your heart

The way things are
And the way they've been


Don't spread the discontent
Don't spread the lies
Don't make the same mistakes

With your own life
You never will let love survive


I know that it will hurt
I know that it will break your heart
The way things are

And the way they've been

Don't spread the discontent

Don't spread the lies
Don't make the same mistakes
With your own life

Don't disrespect yourself
Don't loose your pride
And don't think that

Everybody's gonna choose your side