Its a sign of madness Embracing visions of mediocrity Its a mark of weakness Indulging in a pursuit of apathy In a land where ideals are forsaken Theres no credo to hold on to Its a train wreck of emotional lethargy Cant you see, its coming apart at the seams Take me back to a time Trusting faces And a comfort to cling to Take me back to a time When a mans word Was more than a whisper of hate Oh lord take me back Its a time of sadness Uncaring minds of common indecency Its a time of terror We wander in a mood of uncertainty In an era of reckless redemption Its the sin stains of the faithful Embracing evil with devoted complacency Cant you see, its coming apart at the seams Take me back to a time Trusting faces And a comfort to cling to Take me back to a time When a mans word Was more than a whisper of hate Take me back to a time Simpler days And hope to believe in Take me back to a time When a mans pride Meant more than his vision of shame Oh lord take me back Its a time of despair Nation to nation Theres a chill in the air No sign of salvation I wanna go back Take me back to a time Trusting faces And a comfort to cling to Take me back to a time When a mans word Was more than a whisper of hate Take me back to a time Simpler days And hope to believe in Take me back to a time When a mans pride Meant more than his vision of shame Oh lord take me back