always amazes me
how we think we're free
with rhythm to the beat
being the chains on our feet
complacent in our lull
...so far out of control

with the wonderment of me
to fill our needs
pile high on the heap
the selfishness we keep
a cushion to the soul
...so far out of control

stopping at the light
reflect while it's red
not a lot of time
and with that being said
green light on the go
...so far out of control

out on a dinner date
food and phone fill your face
raise your eyes just in time
as the bill arrives
might as well have been alone
...so far out of control

a need to socialize
with those of like mind
other thoughts we'll never find
if others we pay no mind
say we do but don't
...so far out of control

think we know what's best
us and no one else
tightening up the belt
on the world of self
how could we not know
...so far out of control