The Hammer of Doubt

Lyrics

[Intro: excerpt of M. Emmett Walsh from the movie Blood Simple] The world is full o' complainers. An' the fact is, nothin' comes with a guarantee. Now I don't care if you're the pope of Rome, President of the United States or Man of the Year; somethin' can all go wrong. Now go on ahead, y'know, complain, tell your problems to your neighbor, ask for help, 'n watch him fly. Now, in Russia, they got it mapped out so that everyone pulls for everyone else... that's the theory, anyway. But what I know about is Texas, an' down here... you're on your own [Verse 1] So you think you're living outside the box? You've got your head held high like you're reaching for something Talking like you've got it all figured out As if the men before you have amounted to nothing Well I'll be the one Who turns your purpose into pain Disrupt the balance It's just an illusion anyway Doubt [Verse 2] Wise to what faith has in store for you? You are no different than all of the rest In the face of harsh reality I'll put your sanity to the test Well I'll be the one Who turns your confidence into shame Falling from your pedestal You only have yourself to blame Doubt On your path to progress, I'll be the only thing standing in your way [Verse 3] Keep searching for the light Waste your life hunting something that you'll never find You want the absolute? There's just one thing that you got to do You feel the barrel touch the front of your head You're taking your own life in your hands And as the hammer strikes the pin Ask yourself "Is this how you thought it would end?" [guitar solo] Doubt [Outro] Cynic A grim reality starts to unfold