rite of passage

it's the age of reason for the anarchist

it's a change of venue for the lobbyist

it's a dream of justice buried in the grist

it's a secret briefing based on need to know

it's a condescending rationale from command control

feel the sense of wonder at the overthrow

it's a rite of passage through a hurricane

through a rolling thunder through a screaming rain

hear the shriek of abel hear the cry of cain

and abraham will take his son

five billion years from now the cruelty will be done

make a destination

of the greater truth

make 'em hang their heads and eat their words

when you find the proof

this is all you're given

it's your only move

it's a rite of passage for the everyman

to a higher ground

to a brighter light

to a promised land

you can feel the power

of the master's hand

it's a rite of passage