Undecided
James LaBrie Lyrics

Seems that we've lost our innocence
It appears that we have lost our naïveté and are no longer innocent.

The pulpit the teachers
Both the religious and educational authorities have their own influential pulpits from which they speak and exert control.

Have warned us
They have cautioned us about something.

Blindly accepting
Without questioning, we have accepted their words and ideas, even when they may not be based in fact.

Their words as truth
We have assumed that their words are truthful and accurate, without verifying their claims independently.

And taking advantage of our trust
They have exploited our trust and have used it to their advantage.

Don't expect an answer
An answer is unlikely in this situation.

Can't help that you're suspicious
You have valid reasons to be suspicious in this situation, and it is understandable.

Something is missing
There is an important element or piece of information that is not readily apparent.

So you can't decide
You are unable to make a definitive choice or decision in this matter.

But you're letting them guide you
Despite your suspicions and uncertainty, you are allowing those in authority to lead and influence you.

How can you listen
How can you tolerate listening to these hollow or meaningless words and ideas?

These empty words
These words lack substance, meaning or value.

In their messages meanings
The intended significance or implications of their messages are vague or obscure.

Where's the beginning
What is the starting point or foundation of their arguments or ideas?

If there's no end
Without a clear end point or objective, these ideas are ultimately pointless or meaningless.

Seems you're undecided
It appears that you are hesitant or uncertain about what to do next.

Fancy dress
These authorities often wear expensive or decorative clothing that conveys status or authority.

Contrived rhetoric speech
Their speeches often seem contrived and made up of empty rhetoric that may be impressive but lacks substance.

The unlettered masses conforming
The majority of people, who may be uneducated or not as knowledgeable, conform to the words and ideas of those in authority.

Rank and file members
The ordinary, non-leadership members of a group who often have to follow the direction of their superiors in this authority structure.

Fearing change
These people are afraid of changing direction, opinions, or methods in case it makes the status quo worse.

But questioned their own faith
However, they have begun to ask questions and doubt their own beliefs and have lost certainty.

This morning
This realization or questioning has happened recently or just started.

How can we listen
How can we bear to hear these same meaningless speeches and hollow words?

Seems we're undecided
It appears that just like others, we are undecided and uncertain about where to go next.

And those that will listen
Those who are willing to listen to these authority figures accept their words as truth.

They see their world
Their world view is shaped by these messages from authority, thus limiting their ability to think for themselves.

But I can't accept this as proof
I cannot simply believe what the authorities are saying as proof of anything.

I know
I am informed and aware enough to make my own decisions and not be influenced by the words of others.

Neither one's provided
Neither side, neither the authorities nor those who question them, have provided a clear and compelling argument for their position.