The Ongoing Concept - Prisoner

Oh, baby don’t you wanna hear what I have to say?
They’ve told you not to be like me
That I’m just a useless fool
But baby it’s hard to see
When everything you’ve heard is smoke and mirrors
And it’s time you lift that veil from your eyes
And see where this lie will lead

Don’t swallow that lie
Spit it back up and sing this with me
One, two, ready

Give it up, give it up
All you liars and thieves
Give it up, give it up
Give it up, give it up
You’re killing passion with greed
We’re all just prisoners

Maybe I’m just enraged
Because I played the game for thirteen years
And they say I have to follow through
Or stay irresolute
Yet I watch them rob the youth
And swear to them that it’s a necessity
To turn boy into a man
This has to be the only way

It’s the only way
And they say: “Join or die, fund that lie"
How do I put this lightly?

Give it up, give it up
All you liars and thieves
Give it up, give it up
Give it up, give it up
You’re killing passion with greed
We’re all just prisoners

I won’t be a victim
I’ll work for distinction not a printed page
I won’t be a victim
I just can’t take it anymore, how you

Prey on the minds of the young and defenseless
Watch as they fall for the lies and deception
If you hear a lie for long enough and loud enough
It won’t be long until you believe it

It’s just a matter of time
It’s just a matter of time
And you better watch your back because
You’ve made an enemy
I’m your enemy

Give it up, give it up
All you liars and thieves
Give it up, give it up
Give it up, give it up
You’re killing passion with greed
We’re all just prisoners

I'm not your prisoner