[Verse 1] We withhold these truths You couldn’t be more wrong If you tried If you’d only try As a matter of fact It’s a matter of choice Not just a matter of time ⸻ [Pre-Chorus] You say if I'd only have faith I wouldn't need a reason A reason to be so certain ⸻ [Chorus] The ends justify the means On a mission of mercy We withhold these truths As self-evident Why don’t you agree With me? Together We’ll live in certainty We need you to believe More than we need To be righteous ⸻ [Verse 2] We construct operating systems Temples to fill our heads Explaining the mystery And the misery Through the eye Of a needle ⸻ [Pre-Chorus 2] Hook, line and sinker Men in high places Pray harder Before they fall prey To temptation ⸻ I[nstrumental break] {Bridge} Kiss the ground Point to the sky Cross your heart And hope to die Respect the cloth Facing east Namasté Have a great day ⸻ [Final Chorus] The ends justify the means On a mission of mercy We withhold these truths As self-evident We need you to believe More than we need To be righteous ⸻ [Outro] Swallow The whole nine yards We withhold these truths [coda] Hook, Line And sinner We withhold these truths
