we've had civilization's rise
civilization's crumble
and the inevitable race we run
with our declining chance of wonder

chewing on words that've been taught
prayers with no meaning
clinging on hopes created
to satisfy our being

philosophies debated
as if spoken in native tongues
what has not been forgotten
can never be undone

now throw us in the fire,
wait for skin to crawl
speak to your master
as if you've seen nothing at all

so count all your senses
I think you've lost one
you've followed false commandments
you're beaten, used, and dumb

tolerance is for the helpless
command is for the meek
live in skin that's yours, not His
and question what You seek