People down-cast in despair
See the disillusion everywhere
Hoping their bad luck will change
It's a little harder everydayPeople struggle, people fight
For the simple pleasures in their life
The trouble comes from everywhere
It's a little more than you can bearI know that it will hurt
I know that it will break your heart
The way things are
The way they've been
And the way they've always been
People shallow, self-absorbed
See them push and shove for their rewards
When nothing else is on their minds
You can read about it in their eyesPeople ruthless, people cruel
The damage that some people do
Full of hatred, full of pride
It's enough to make you lose your mindI know that it will hurt
I know that it will break your heart
The way things are
And the way they've beenI know that it will hurt
I know that it will break your heart
The way things are
And the way they've been
Don't spread the discontent
Don't spread the lies
Don't make the same mistakes
With your own lifeYou know it'll always come backI know that it will hurt
I know that it will break your heart
The way things are
And the way they've beenDon't spread the discontent
Don't spread the lies
Don't make the same mistakes
with your own lifeAnd don't disrespect yourself
Don't lose your pride
And don't think everybody's
gonna choose your sideOh no...