Ordinary Man
Triumph Lyrics

Look in the mirror tell me what do you see
Reflect on yourself and be honest about what you observe.

Or can you lie to yourself like you're lyin' to me
Are you able to deceive yourself as easily as you can deceive others?

Do you fall asleep real easy feelin' justified and right
Do you sleep well, secure in your beliefs and actions?

Or do you wake up feelin' empty in the middle of the night
Do you sometimes experience a sense of emptiness or regret when you are alone with your thoughts?

You want to think you're different, but you know you never can
You wish you were unique, but deep down, you know you are just like everyone else.

You're just another ordinary man
You are not particularly special or exceptional - just average.

Hey politician, can't believe a word you say
Politicians are generally untrustworthy and their words should be taken with skepticism.

Almighty media, whose truth d'you sell today?
The media has its own agenda and its portrayal of truth is often biased.

Watchdog of justice, who keeps their eye on you?
Who is monitoring the people who are supposed to be keeping others accountable?

Con man, song in hand, who you singin' to?
Who are you attempting to deceive with your smooth words and charm?

The more I get to see, the less I understand
The deeper one delves into a situation or problem, the more confusing it becomes.

No rest for the wicked - they get it while they can
The immoral and corrupt take their opportunities at any cost.

The preachers and the teachers and your local Congressman
Those who hold positions of influence and authority are often no better than the average person.

Everybody plays the game they played since time began
People have been acting in a self-interested manner for centuries.

Lawyers and accountant - your media man
Those whose work involves information and persuasion can be just as untrustworthy as anyone else.

Everybody's talkin' but nothin's gettin' said
People are good at talking but not so good at communicating anything meaningful.

You're looking for the truth you better look inside your head
If you want to find the truth, you have to search within your own thoughts and feelings.

I see the flash of lightnin'
I witness sudden insight or realization.

I hear the thunder roll
I feel a sense of impending change or danger.

A hungry knive, a slice of life
I recognize the harsh realities of existence.

It cuts another soul
The harshness of life affects another human being.

Power finds a way to those who take a stand
Those who assert themselves are able to gain influence and control.

Once I thought the truth was gonna set me free
I used to believe that knowing the truth would liberate me.

But now I feel the chains of its responsibility
However, now I recognize the burden that comes with knowing the truth.

I will not be a puppet I cannot play it safe
I refuse to blindly follow others or avoid taking risks.

I'll give myself away with a blind and simple faith
I will give myself over to something greater than myself, without needing to know all the answers.

That's the only answer...for an ordinary man
The only way for an ordinary person to survive is by finding meaning in humble and sincere beliefs.

No such thing as easy answers
There are no simple, straightforward solutions to most problems.

You play to win and you take your chances
We must take calculated risks in order to succeed.

Here's to health, here's to wealth
May we all have good health and prosperity.

May you never doubt yourself
May you have confidence in yourself and your abilities.