Paint a picture if you will
Of the turbulent times
Behind, yourself is the waterline
You stand high, and try to define and defy, with the so-called "power of mind"
You! I know you've learned to dream, but
Your enemies, too, want to dream
So watch out and play to the powers high
The benefits you hold are volatile
City's burnin', and where the hell are you?
(What they really want is nothing but some sovereignty)
City's burnin', and where the hell are you?
(When it comes to shove, I'll give you a cup of some burnt tea)
If killing the game's your desire,
Then go aim for the hands who hold the wire
The thumbtacks, fullbacks, what you believe for a fact
May not mean a thing to you
Any more than this might be too much for you to take
But that's how it goes
Now you know the fear
Just make the best of your time here (we go)
Is this really what you want?
Is this really what you need?
Is this what you wanna be?
Is this what you want to see?
Is this who you really are?
It's easier to break out when you've nothing left at stake
And come whatever may, I'll deal with all of you the same
'Cause living in the mercy of my brothers in the sun
Can really burn me out, so just give me a call, when you're done
City's burnin', and where the hell are you?
(What they really want is nothing but some sovereignty)
City's burnin', and where the hell are you?
(When it comes to shove, I'll give you a cup of some burnt tea)