Before we knew what we were missing

Before we felt desire's sting

We were content with what we had

And never wanted for anything



We know it's futile to compare

Our culture was the culprit, we were taken unaware



Manifest the weakness, a self-fulfilling prophecy

Undermining every insecurity



It's a fear growing deeper when no one's around

Like a nagging aching sore

The devil's in the detail, the truth inconsequential

The idle mind is scrutinised and robbed of its potential in time

Begging for redemption

Pleading for solutions



We know we never should have had this cross to bear

Our culture was the culprit, we were taken unaware



We've been led to think we needed more

(Resenting who we are)

Only to find that we were better off before

(Before we bought what we were sold, before we tried to fit the mould)



We've been chasing false perfection

Searching in the wrong direction

This is the crux of our corruption

Drawn into social seduction



Manifest the weakness, a self-fulfilling prophecy

Undermining every insecurity



To fan the flame, to watch your pride burn away

To reinforce the fear that taught us that we're never good enough



We've been chasing false perfection

Searching in the wrong direction

This is the crux of our corruption

Drawn into social seduction