Cheek
The Chariot Lyrics

I found the answer, open your hands.
The solution is within your reach, just open your mind and accept it.

Reach out, distance enough, and fair maiden in hand,
If you reach out far enough, you can have what you desire, including your heart's desire.

All in all, we ain't.
In the grand scheme of things, we are insignificant and unimportant.

But, we press on!
Despite our insignificance, we keep moving forward and striving for better.

I'm sorry, but I don't want to be an emperor.
I have no desire to rule over others and exercise power over them.

That's not my business. I don't want to rule or conquer anyone.
It is not my place to rule or control others; I prefer to help and uplift them instead.

I should like to help everyone if possible Jew, Gentile, black man, white.
I want to help all people, regardless of their race or religion.

We all want to help one another. Human beings are like that.
It is in our nature as humans to want to help and support each other.

We want to live by each other's happiness, not by each other's misery.
We want to share in each other's joy and success, not just in our own.

We don't want to hate and despise one another.
We reject the notion of hatred and animosity towards others.

In this world there is room for everyone, And the good earth is rich and can provide for everyone.
The world has enough resources to accommodate all people, and no one should be deprived of basic necessities.

The way of life can be free and beautiful, but we have lost the way.
Our lives could be full of freedom and beauty, but we have lost our path and are struggling to regain it.

Greed has poisoned men's souls, has barricaded the world with hate, Has goose-stepped us into misery and bloodshed.
Greed and selfishness have corrupted us and led us towards hatred, conflict, and pain.

We have developed speed, but we have shut ourselves in.
By gaining speed and efficiency, we have isolated ourselves and lost our sense of community.

Machinery that gives abundance has left us in want.
Despite having technology that can produce abundance, we still struggle with scarcity and inequality.

Our knowledge has made us cynical; our cleverness, hard and unkind.
Our intelligence has made us skeptical and jaded, and our cleverness has made us harsh and unsympathetic.

We think too much and feel too little.
We have become too focused on logic and reason, and have neglected our emotions and intuition.

More than machinery, we need humanity.
What we need most is not advanced technology, but compassion and empathy towards each other.

More than cleverness, we need kindness and gentleness.
Our intelligence is not enough, and we need to cultivate qualities such as kindness and gentleness to truly thrive as a species.

Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost.
If we lack these vital qualities, our existence will be characterized by violence and loss.

The airplane and the radio have brought us closer together.
Modern technology has made the world a smaller place and facilitated greater communication between people.

The very nature of these inventions cries out for the goodness in men.
The purpose of these technologies is to facilitate greater cooperation and connection between people, and not create further division.

Cries out for universal brotherhood; for the unity of us all.
These inventions are a call for all of us to come together in a spirit of unity and brotherhood.

Even now my voice is reaching millions throughout the world, Millions of despairing men, women, and little children, Victims of a system that makes men torture and imprison innocent people.
My words are reaching many people around the world, including those who are suffering under oppressive regimes.

To those who can hear me, I say, do not despair.
I encourage those who are in despair to hold on and not give up hope.

The misery that is now upon us is but the passing of greed, The bitterness of men who fear the way of human progress.
The suffering we are experiencing is due to the greed and fear of certain individuals, but it will pass as we make progress towards a better future.

The hate of men will pass, and dictators die, And the power they took from the people will return to the people. And so long as men die, liberty will never perish.
Hate and tyranny are temporary, and the people will eventually reclaim their rights and freedom.

Soldiers! Don't give yourselves to brutes, men who despise you, enslave you Who regiment your lives, tell you what to do, what to think and what to feel! Who drill you, diet you, treat you like cattle, use you as cannon fodder.
Soldiers should not serve under leaders who disrespect them and see them as disposable pawns in their schemes.

Don't give yourselves to these unnatural men, Machine men with machine minds and machine hearts!
Soldiers should resist serving under those who have lost touch with their humanity and treat people like mere machines.

You are not machines, you are not cattle, you are men!
Soldiers should remember that they are human beings with dignity and worth, not mere tools for others to use.

You have the love of humanity in your hearts! You don't hate! Only the unloved hate, the unloved and the unnatural.
Soldiers should find solace in their basic humanity and reject the hateful attitudes of those who are lacking in love and compassion.

Soldiers! Don't fight for slavery! Fight for liberty!
Soldiers should fight for freedom and justice, instead of becoming pawns in a system that seeks to enslave and oppress.

In the seventeenth chapter of St. Luke, It is written that the kingdom of God is within man, Not one man nor a group of men, but in all men! In you!
The possibility of enlightenment and spiritual fulfillment lies within all of us, and it is up to each person individually to seek it and find it.

You, the people, have the power, The power to create machines, the power to create happiness!
The people have the capability to shape their environment and create positive change in the world.

You, the people, have the power to make this life free and beautiful, To make this life a wonderful adventure.
The people can create a life that is full of freedom, beauty, and excitement.

Then in the name of democracy, let us use that power.
In the spirit of democracy, we should use our collective power to create a better world for all.

Let us all unite. Let us fight for a new world, A decent world that will give men a chance to work, That will give youth a future and old age a security.
We should unite and strive towards creating a world that is just, equitable, and provides opportunities for all people.

By the promise of these things, brutes have risen to power. But they lie! They do not fulfill that promise. They never will!
Leaders who promise these ideals but fail to deliver on them are not to be trusted, and their rise to power is often rooted in deception and manipulation.

Dictators free themselves but they enslave the people.
Dictators often use their power to enrich themselves while oppressing the people they are supposed to serve.

Now let us fight to fulfill that promise. Let us fight to free the world!
We should actively work to realize the ideals we hold dear, and liberate the world from tyranny and oppression.

To do away with national barriers! To do away with greed, with hate and intolerance!
We should work to eliminate divisions and prejudices that separate us from each other, and reject greed and hate that lead to conflict and suffering.

Let us fight for a world of reason, A world where science and progress will lead to all men's happiness.
We should strive towards a world where science, reason, and progress are used to create greater happiness and wellbeing for all people.

Soldiers, in the name of democracy, let us all unite!
In the name of democracy, we should all come together and work towards creating a better world for ourselves and future generations.

Don't set the sun or let hearts grow dim.
We should not give up hope or let our spirits be defeated in the face of adversity.

Return back to the hill that you left, With the city in your hands and if nothing's left, Well, the forest marches on. Forget not who you are. Children of the sun.
We should not forget our roots and where we came from, even as we move forward towards progress and change.

My point is, Salt is on the ground, The cast are on their way, And the audience is set.
The stage is set and it is up to us to take action and make our voices heard.

Now that we have painted faith, shout, 'Victory is ours!'
With faith and determination, we can achieve victory and create a better world for ourselves and future generations.