They Say
Daron Malakian and Scars On Broadway Lyrics

I walked the line, the line I choose
I followed through with my own decisions and beliefs, no matter what others may think or say

I see the people in front of me
I witness the actions and behaviors of those around me

I climbed the wall, the wall of news
I sought to overcome the barriers and biases presented by media and news outlets

I watched them show the tragedy
I witnessed the portrayal and presentation of unfortunate events by those in control of the news

If you were me, could you defend the given rights to all the men?
If you were in my position, could you stand up for the rights and freedoms that are entitled to all individuals?

Let's fuck the world with all it's trend
Let's rebel against the societal norms and expectations that dictate our behavior and mold us into a certain image

They say it's all about to end...
Rumors and speculation circulate about the inevitable downfall and destruction of our world and way of life

There's a prison that's gone, but the fear lives on
Although the physical barriers of oppression may have been dismantled, the psychological effects and fear of such past oppression still remain

I watched you walking on the dotted line
I observed you conforming to the expectations and standards set by society

Maybe you don't see what's in front of me
Perhaps you are blind to the injustices and issues that are perceptible to me

Maybe you won't stand the test of time
Perhaps you will not endure or be remembered for your actions and beliefs in the future

For we live in sin, for we will win
As humans, we are inherently flawed and burdened by our mistakes, yet we will still strive for success and triumph over adversity

I watched the president kiss his family
I witnessed the leader and representative of our nation prioritize his personal life over the well-being and prosperity of the people he serves

I watched the president fuck society
I observed the leader and representative of our nation prioritize his selfish desires and agenda over the greater good of society

I fall in love with the old times
I long for the simplicity and purity of the past

I never mention my own mind
I choose to keep my own thoughts and opinions hidden and suppressed

Thank god, it's all about to end...
Despite the uncertainty and chaos that the future may hold, I am relieved that the current state of affairs is coming to a close