Ride Away
Opposite the Other Lyrics

Say that I am nothing but a man you sold
You see me as someone who is worthless and who you have disposed of

You traded me for lying on the floor
You placed more value on my weakness and vulnerability than on me as a person

I'm trying to make you see
I hope to help you understand the situation and your role in it

Sweep the streets and cover up the red parade
Try to hide and forget the violence and bloodshed that have occurred

Forgetting what you buried in the ground
You have repressed the past and the things you have done that you regret

You're needing to clean your feet
You must face the consequences of your actions and take responsibility for them

Just a ride away
The opportunity to leave and escape from this situation is just within reach

Just a ride against the wall
The possibility of failure and defeat is always looming

You come around to blame
You are quick to point fingers and place responsibility on others

You're only there to fall
You are setting yourself up for failure and defeat

You come around for change
You seek the opportunity to improve and make amends for your actions

I'm running out to say that, I know you
I am coming to the realization that I understand who you truly are

One for one and two for you, it's what you want
You prioritize your own personal gain over the well-being of others

There's more than what you place upon the wall
There is a deeper reality and greater significance to the situations you face

Through tangled days and jungle maze, we sought the enemy
We fought through difficult and complicated times trying to identify the root of our problems

Behind the trees where I'm at ease, we fought the yellow sea
We fought fiercely and passionately against the obstacles that we faced

I'm trying to close my eyes, so I'll disguise the truth
I am attempting to ignore reality and shield myself from the truth that I know deep down

The news They lie Cut it out Surprise So fire Away
Distorted media messages are causing confusion and chaos, it's time to cut through the noise and take action

(Ride away, ride away, ride away) (Ride away, ride away right now) (Ride away, ride away, ride away) You're only there to fall
Even though escape may seem like the only option, it will only lead to further failure and defeat

Ah-ah, oh-oh, amen
A poignant expression of resignation and acceptance of the current state of affairs