(Verse 1) The rain falls acid on Nova York's streets Joe Ford walks alone, his pulse barely beats A city of shadows, neon lights bleed Another case closed, but is it a need? (Chorus) The Ballad of Joe Ford, a soul lost and found Fighting for justice, on treacherous ground The future is fading, memories resound Will he rise from the ashes, or forever be bound? (Verse 2) Betrayed by a friend, framed for a crime Lost in a system, where truth is hard to find A Very Smart Machine, with a master plan Can Joe break the cycle, and make a stand? (Chorus) The Ballad of Joe Ford, a soul lost and found Fighting for justice, on treacherous ground The future is fading, memories resound Will he rise from the ashes, or forever be bound? (Bridge) He walks through the ruins, of a world gone astray Haunted by choices, he made yesterday A Very Smart Machine, whispers in his ear Promising a new world, but is it sincere? (Chorus) The Ballad of Joe Ford, a soul lost and found Fighting for justice, on treacherous ground The future is fading, memories resound Will he rise from the ashes, or forever be bound? (Outro) Joe Ford stands defiant, with a glimmer of hope Can he save the city, can he learn to cope? The Ballad of Joe Ford, a story untold Will he find redemption, or lose his soul?