Dumb (a cynic’s anthem)
Genre: epic Rock opera, inspired by system of the down
Dumb (a cynic’s anthem)
Genre: epic Rock opera, inspired by system of the down
Lyrics
(Verse 1)
They tell a tale, a foolish sound,
A liar's voice on barren ground.
We follow blind, a staggering pace,
The blind leading the blind through time and space.
The books are closed, the lessons sealed,
Science and history we let them yield.
Past mistakes repeating, we watch the show,
The worst of times, how fast they grow.
(Pre-Chorus)
A chilling sign upon the door,
We're unloving, not helping anymore.
Just selfish, paranoid hearts ablaze,
Lost in a cold and careless haze.
(Chorus)
(Da da da da) DUMB
Like lambs to the slaughter, we stand numb.
(Da da da da) DUMB
Ignoring truths that have become
The simple plain clear foundation of our great name,
We're throwing it away, it's a burning shame!
(Da da da da) DUMB, can't you see?
(Verse 2)
"Change for the sake of change," the madman cries,
A dangerous glint in his empty eyes.
The economic ruin is closer every day,
As debts pile high and hopes decay.
They profess to cut the debt, a hollow vow,
But make it far worse than it is right now.
Is this a sign of the end, this foolish plight?
Lost in the dark, rejecting light.
(Pre-Chorus)
A chilling sign upon the door,
We're unloving, not helping anymore.
Just selfish, paranoid hearts ablaze,
Lost in a cold and careless haze.
(Chorus)
(Da da da da) DUMB
Like lambs to the slaughter, we stand numb.
(Da da da da) DUMB
Ignoring truths that have become
The simple plain clear foundation of our great name,
We're throwing it away, it's a burning shame!
(Da da da da) DUMB, can't you see?
(Bridge)
Why are you ignoring it, the truths so clear?
The wisdom we gained across the years!
To learn from our history, the pain and the cost,
And build a better nation, before we are lost.
But fools never listen, they can't comprehend,
When blinded by self, the cycle won't end.
Covering up lies 'til the final breath,
A self-made path to a certain death.
(Outro)
(Da da da da) DUMB...
The foolish liar, the unloving sum.
(Da da da da) DUMB...
The plain clear truths are deaf and dumb... to you.
(Da da da da DUMB!)