Lies that life is black and white
My guard stood hard when abstract threats
Spoke from my skull, I dreamed
In the instant that I preach
I'm younger than that now
Countless violent flaming roads
Fearing not I'd become my enemy
I'm younger than that now
Deceived me into thinking
Ahh, but I was so much older then
In a soldier's stance, I aimed my hand
Ahh, but I was so much older then
Good and bad, I define these terms
"We'll meet on edges soon," said I
Sisters fled by confusion boats
Proud 'neath heated brow
"Rip down all hate," I screamed
At the mongrel dogs who teach
Ahh, but I was so much older then
Foundation deep, somehow
Mutiny from stern to bow
Using ideas as my map
Too noble to neglect
Ahh, but I was so much older then
Half wracked prejudice leaped forth
I'm younger than that now
Romantic flanks of musketeers
I'm younger than that now
Ahh, but I was so much older then
Quite clear, no doubt, somehow
I had something to protect
