A masquerade, all lies, to keep us all in line
You've severed all our ties
When love's a thread, hate will be the knife
Chosen to represent the people's best interests
They just don't care what happens to you and me
Disconnected from the consequences of their actions
What happened to decency?
A masquerade, all lies, to keep us all in line
The frauds have had their day faking outrage to keep us separated
Long ago, you sold your soul
The price of gold won't fill the hole inside you
Severed all our ties
If love's a thread, hate will be the knife
Divided, now we stand singing a new anthem
They're thick as thieves caught stealing from you and me
Protesting progress erased
Fortune and fame have had their day, and now we all will pay the price
A masquerade, all lies, to keep us all in line
The frauds have had their day faking outrage to keep us separated
Long ago, you sold your soul
The price of gold won't fill the hole inside you
Severed all our ties
If love's a thread, hate will be the knife
