The Fall of Rome Lyrics
The Fall of Rome
1 - “Prelude To A Fall”
I look ahead, and I can see,
the results, of our mediocrity.
We make excuse, and interpret rules.
And ignore the voice, of law abiding fools.
The fall of Rome, didn't happen in one day.
Built brick by brick, it came down the same way.
Through compromise of ideals and truth.
The fall of Rome, stands as my proof.
2 - “Enough”
(The New Authority) It's neither easier said or done, it's easier ignored.
Take a stance and soon you will learn to take a stance no more.
Don't muddle up the middle with all these words, just nod complacently.
Accept your role in our grander scheme and give us your money please.
(John) The pressure's building.
Something's got to give.
Can't keep pretending this is how to live.
(The New Authority) No one wants the truth, just look at the polls.It's all so plain to see.
Just beat your head up against some wall. An exercise in futility.
What's the point in all this distraction, the facts don't fit the plan.
Maybe someday you'll get a reaction from another Peter Pan.
(John) The pressure's building.
Something's got to give.
Can't keep pretending this is how to live.
That's enough, I won't keep my mouth shut anymore.
It's time to fight for what is worth fighting for.
My intellect, my self respect, my only regret is
not standing up before now.
(The New Authority) You're out of order you're out of line. Just get back in the queue.
We simply will not permit another outburst like that from you.
Your so called self-reliance is really just selfishness.
You should be willing to give your all to the directionless.
(John) If they take it all,
there's nothing left to give.
We can't go on pretending this is how to live.
That's enough, I won't keep my mouth shut anymore.
It's time to fight for what is worth fighting for.
My intellect, my self respect, my only regret is
not standing up before now.
The crash and burn is how we learn
don't cheat us out it.
The place is here and the time is now.
3 - “The Weight of The World”
Now's the time for conversation.
Think with your head not your heart.
A mathematical situation
tears us down and keeps us apart.
They want to take from those who make
as their banners are being unfurled.
Your pockets are easily racked
while you're carrying the weight of the world.
The weight of the world. The weight of the world
The unintended consequences
seem to be all we can get.
All the unforeseen expenses
force an unlimited debt.
Success denounced by hue and cry.
And with every insult that's hurled
it starts to make you wonder why
you're carrying the weight of the world.
The weight of the world. The weight of the world.
4 - “Confiscate”
I don't think they understand.
Not sure they ever will.
When you take from one
you take from us all.
All we could have done
and all we could have been
is now all but lost in the wind
You think you're leveling
some sort of play field
but really
you're just rigging the game
So no one will win
and no one will lose
and we'll all wind-up the same
So don't tell me that you care
more than me
As if your caring was all
there had to be
These problems take more than kind thoughts
to erase
More than just your desire
to confiscate
It's really not hard to see
if you open your eyes
It's a lesson
we were taught long ago
About how to feed a man
for his lifetime
and how we reap what we sow
So don't tell me that you care
more than me
As if your caring was all
there had to be
These problems take more than kind thoughts
to erase
More than just your desire
to confiscate
5 - “The Fall Of Rome”
So what's to say and left to do.
When everything crumbles down all around you.
Much too late for ‘I told you so’s.
Just a lesson for those with their eyes closed.
The fall of Rome, didn't happen in one day.
Built brick by brick, it came down the same way.
Through compromise of ideals and truth.
The fall of Rome, stands as my proof.
I see a place through teary eyes
where on our principles there's no compromise.
Those days are gone, and with no surprise
we sowed the seeds of our own demise
The fall of Rome, didn't happen in one day
Built brick by brick, it came down the same way.
Through compromise of ideals and truth.
The fall of Rome, stands as my proof.
So now every promise and everyone honest
is cast aside and adrift.
To make room for the children of sorrow and ruin
who only sneer at the gifts.
So what's left behind for you and me
is nothing but a vague old memory.
A tapestry thrown to the wind.
A fairy tale that will never come back again.
The fall of Rome, didn't happen in one day.
Built brick by brick, it came down the same way.
Through compromise of ideals and truth.
The fall of Rome, stands as my proof.