Lyrics

[Verse 1] To overlook a social problem Can't possibly be true to where we're from In the absence of a prophecy to call on Don't look out for number one [Verse 2] We all share common land We think we understand What is fair and what is right But when we stand to gain And share the loss throughout the chain A tragedy will then be in our sight [Chorus 1] We must appeal to the conscience For a way of mutual temperance We need to choose all the constants To avoid a rough consequence [Chorus 2] Freedom and all self-liberty Are what we stand to lose If we don't choose the majority This time we need to recognize That history is now There is no future If we don't compromise In our hands it lies [Verse 2] Fouling our own nest so long as we behave as independents Locked into a system in which we all lose We all pollute, in a pursuit, we don't dispute the values that are questioned Keep the prize we reap, however steep the cost, there's no need to abuse [Verse 4] A standoff that compels us to increase Without limit or means for our release Ruin is the destination to which it leads A declaration that when there's no seeds to sell We're left with ourselves Chorus 1 and 2 Bridge Chorus 2 Who's to blame for this tragedy? It isn't me or you which is true paradoxically To accept responsibility for actions that we take will set examples It comes as no surprise In our hands it lies