[Verse 1]Common composure is walking on thin iceAnd everyone knows whyUnder the surface, a market of swindlers reselling alibisWhat breaks the cycle, kindness or exile?I don't have the answerFlipping a mindset leaves behind bruisesSometimes the truth hurts[Chorus]But when the problems become pressing"Calm and collected" begins undressingOur comprehension is clearly lackingHow can we find out if we're not asking?It's time to put down the pen on paperDeal with this right now instead of laterWatching a blowout from the bleachersWe can't afford to keep feeding the meter[Verse 2]Basic assumptions get called into questionTrust, but verifyRation the blood flow for things not essentialThis all can't surviveI don't need progressI just need movementSomething's gotta changeSo can you feel it now?As certain as the sun shining through a summer rain[Chorus]But when the problems become pressing"Calm and collected" begins undressingOur comprehension is clearly lackingHow can we find out if we're not asking?It's time to put down the pen on paperDeal with it right now instead of laterWatching a blowout from the bleachersWe can't afford to keep feeding the meter[Outro]Time's upTick-tockNo more small talk
