Waking up, I look up to the skies Searching for reasons, always wondering why Head into daylight, face towards the dawn Screaming in anguish, what the hell is going on? People on the pavement, their lives go by the same The roles they all are playing, it's just a children's game Telling lies for friendship, endearing foes for peace Our story's not a long one, life's just a short-term lease And I always wonder why The truth always passes me by You people on the pavement, your lives go by the same The roles you all are playing, it's just a children's game Telling lies for friendship, you're killing foes for peace Your story's not a long one, your life's just a short-term lease And I always wonder why The truth always passes me by My life has been a pleasant one, there's not much passed me by But now it's coming to an end, son don't you cry I'm going to a better end than many gone before So turn around and don't look back, close my final door Let go (let go) I'm leaving now, so turn your face It's my turn now (it's my turn now) To leave behind the human race Let go (let go) I'm leaving now, so turn your face It's my turn now (it's my turn now) To leave behind the human race Let go Let go Let go Let go There is a green hill far away, without a city wall Where each of us are crucified in a crown of thorns Crown of thorns In a crown of thorns In a crown of thorns In a crown of thorns Crown of thorns Crown of thorns In a crown of thorns In a crown of thorns In a crown of thorns Crown of thorns Crown of thorns And I'm always wondering why The truth always passes me by