About Face
About Face: Unmasking the Erosion of Convictions
Lyrics
Take your place!
Take your position!
A-bout face!
A military command to turn and face the opposite direction.
Where once stood convictions in
Where previously there were strong beliefs in
Things you would say,
Things you would express,
There now stands restrictions
Now there are limitations,
Your mind sold away,
Your thoughts have been compromised or surrendered.
You once were a symbol of
You used to represent true strength and sincerity,
True strength and heart,
But now you serve as a cautionary example
But now you're a warning of
Of where the decline or corruption begins,
Where the sickness starts,
You were a symbol but now a warning.
You stood there and preached
You preached self-reliance and faith,
Independence and faith,
But suddenly changed your stance,
You talked of commitment then
You spoke of dedication, then
Made an about face,
Made a complete reversal.
Take Your Place!
Take your position again!
A-bout face!
Face the opposite direction!
I hope you enjoy that parade of fools.
I hope you enjoy watching a parade of fools.
"Dude, we made $15,000 on tour...
A sarcastic comment about financial success on tour,
If we don't make $40,000 next time
Expressing disappointment if higher earnings are not achieved next time.
I'll be fully bummed...
Emphasizing the financial aspect over artistic satisfaction.
I mean why should we play
A question about performing for disreputable individuals,
To scumbags anyway?
Raising doubts about the worth of entertaining such people.
We're on our way to the top!"
Boasting about imminent success.
(Who cares!!!)
(Indifference towards the boast)
You insist that it's progress to
You argue that progress is to
Cut out your heart,
Remove your sincerity,
Then post it for hire and claim
Then market it and assert
That it's art,
It as art,
But freedom of statement is what art's about,
But true art is about expressing freely,
Not softened commitments designed
Not diluting convictions to please the audience,
To please the crowd,
Believing and standing firm are the essence of art,
Beliefs and convictions are on show today,
Today, beliefs are showcased,
If you won't present your's sit down
If you won't present yours, then
And TAKE YOUR PLACE!
Sit down and face the consequences.
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