People downcast, is despair
See the disillusion everywhere
Hoping their bad luck will change
Gets a little harder every day
People struggle, people fight
For the simple pleasures in their lives
But trouble comes from everywhere
Its a little more than you can bear
I know that it will hurt
I know that it will break your heart
The way things are
And the way theyve been
And the way theyve always been
People shallow, self-absorbed
See the push and shove for their rewards
I, me, my is on their minds
You can read about it in their eyes
People ruthless, people cruel
See the damage that some people do
Full of hatred, full of pride
Its enough to make you loose your mind
I know that it will hurt
I know that it will break your heart
The way things are
And the way theyve been
I know that it will hurt
I know that it will break your heart
The way things are
And the way theyve been
Dont spread the discontent
Dont spread the lies
Dont make the same mistakes
With your own life
You never will let love survive
I know that it will hurt
I know that it will break your heart
The way things are
And the way theyve been
Dont spread the discontent
Dont spread the lies
Dont make the same mistakes
With your own life
Dont disrespect yourself
Dont loose your pride
And dont think that
Everybodys gonna choose your side