Can we say that we are free 
 Our hands are bound and voices silent 
 I'm sure it's not a dream 
 I am awake, my eyes are open 
    I can't accept and won't concede 
 In aftermath we find redemption 
 The causes that are seized 
 And disguised as revolution   
 Quell the rage that deeply seethes 
 The extremes of these devotions 
 Dismantle the machine 
 The device of their creation   
 I can't accept and won't concede 
 That this is who we are 
 The conflict that is seized 
 And disguised as greater notions   
 To the songs that sing of glory and the brave 
 Are we dreaming there are better days to come 
 When will the banners and the victory parades 
 Celebrate the day a better world was won   
 On the day, the storm has just begun 
 I will still hope there are 
 Better days to come   
 In the face of what I say 
 My words will turn to anger 
 Malevolence in need 
 Cannot provide direction   
 I won't accept this thought 
 That this is who we are 
 Positions never change 
 Losing all forward motion   
 All of that which deeply seethes 
 Temper your devotion 
 Dismantle the machine 
 The device of your convictions   
 I can't accept and won't concede 
 That this is who we are 
 The conflict that is seized 
 And disguised as greater notions   
 To the songs that sing of glory and the brave 
 Are we dreaming there are better days to come 
 When will the banners and the victory parades 
 Celebrate the day a better world was won   
 To the songs that sing of glory and the brave 
 Are we dreaming there are better days to come 
 When will the banners and the victory parades 
 Celebrate the day a better world was won   
 On the day the storm has just begun 
 I will still hope there are 
 Better days to come   
 On the day the storm has just begun 
 I will still hope there are 
 Better days to come