The Circus
Erasure Lyrics

Call it new technology
They give it a fancy name, but it's really just a new way to destroy and cause harm

And they use it to burn
They use this new technology to destroy everything in their way

And they show no concern
They don't care about the people or the environment that they harm

Work for their prosperity
They work towards their own financial gain, regardless of the harm they cause

While the big wheels turn
They continue to move forward with their harmful actions, without regard for the consequences

Now it's too late to learn
The damage has been done and it's too late to undo it

Don't upset the teacher
Don't challenge those who are in power and have control over you

Though we know he lied to you
Despite knowing that those in power are not always honest or truthful

Don't upset the preacher
Don't question religious authority

He's gonna close his eyes for you
He'll ignore your struggles and hardships in order to maintain the status quo

And it's a shame
It's disappointing and regrettable

That you're so afraid
It's unfortunate that you're scared to stand up for yourself

Just a worker waiting
You're just one of many laborers, waiting for something to change

In the pouring rain
Enduring difficult and unpleasant conditions

Putting back the pieces
Trying to mend the damage that has been done

Of a broken dream
Of a future that once seemed hopeful and achievable, but has now been shattered

Father worked in industry
The singer's father was a blue-collar worker

Now the work has moved on
The work that once existed has disappeared or been outsourced

And the factory's gone
The physical place where the work had taken place is now absent

See them sell your history
Watching as others exploit and profit from the legacy of past generations

Where once you were strong
A place where there used to be pride and dignity in work and community

There was once a future
Before the destruction and loss, there was a promising vision of the future

For a working man
A hopeful outlook for those who worked hard to contribute to their society

There was once a lifetime
An entire existence and way of life that has now disappeared

For a skillful hand
For those with talent, expertise, and a desire for meaningful work

Yesterday
In the past, when things were better and aspirations were still achievable

Putting back the pieces
Working to repair the damage that has been done

Of a broken dream
Of a future that once seemed hopeful and achievable, but has now been shattered

Putting back the pieces
Trying to mend the damage that has been done

Of a broken dream
Of a future that once seemed hopeful and achievable, but has now been shattered

Putting back the pieces
Struggling to repair the damage that has been inflicted by others

Of a broken dream
Of a future that once seemed hopeful and achievable, but has now been shattered by destructive forces