we hardly knew you

we now hold these truths to be evident

that nothing is vaunted or prominent

we are cells in the hand of a

a loosely flung fist

that i'm trusting

it got me in awe from the

how can we march so blissfully on

knowing everyone loved is alone?

how could you not march so blissfully on

knowing everyone loved is all alone?

i now hold these truths to be diffident

that which you held dearly

is clearly frequented

by charlatans fumbling

just like a debutante

gripping and grinding

a light they depend on

how can you march so blissfully on

knowing everyone loved is alone?

how could you not march blissfully on

knowing everyone loved is all alone?

you're not alone

oh

my head is on fire

burning layers of paltry disguises

we are strange beguilers

since privilege and poverty and pride

come on

how can we march so blissfully on

knowing everyone loved is alone?

how could you not march so blissfully on

knowing everyone loved is all alone?

you're not alone