Facing the Abyss

Our mistake is to put faith into those who lead astray The voice of the common man is not the voice of reason I'm dismayed by the disdain Simple minds can show Glory goes against the grain Glory overthrows Despairing masses, all fear the same thing Few can raise, strength from within Facing the vacuum, facing the abyss Few can face, losing belief like this Talking heads and shady news Will only serve to confuse Talk of free society Is also talk of treason I'm betrayed by the disdain and it makes me wonder If the glory's not engrained When will we go under Keep that direction Stay on the course No motivation offered And no rewards Stay self-reliant if ostracized Exchange that mass approval for inner light Despairing masses, all fear the same thing Few can raise, strength from within Facing the vacuum, facing the abyss Few can face, losing belief like this Losing belief Losing belief