I remember as a boy
Young and so naïve
A life of work and diligence
Would bring prosperity
In the modern world we’ve changed the rules
Forgetting what we’ve lost
Laws are bent and money taken
Never mind the cost
Dishonesty
Breeds quietly
Our human race
Falls to disgrace
Can I live in a world of lies
Can I believe in anything
We follow on the blind man’s lead
Not that you care anyway
Is there nothing left for which to stand
Where no one has a right or wrong
Can I live in this world of lies
I ask myself how can I go on
A man alone, struggling on
Sees a better way
He waits to strike and justifies
He’s a victim anyway
A litigating profit-seeker
No one understands
This trend they caused, out of control
Society’s gone mad
Dishonesty
No morality
Our human race
Falls to disgrace
Can I live in a world of lies
Can I believe in anything
We follow on the blind man’s lead
Not that you care anyway
Is there nothing left for which to stand
Where no one has a right or wrong
Can I live in this world of lies
I ask myself how can I go on
When we have fallen so far from grace
There will come a time we’ll see our mistakes
In every darkness a new dawn appears
Will we find the strength to conquer our fears
Can I live in a world of lies
Can I believe in anything
We follow on the blind man’s lead
Not that you care anyway
Is there nothing left for which to stand
Where no one has a right or wrong
Can I live in this world of lies
I ask myself how can I go on
Seattle’s Laden captures the storm and stress of the greatest, grimmest post-metal, crafting songs from 20-megaton riffs. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 29, 2022