Irrational Anthem

How many nights have you spent Wasted away in regret Wondering what is even possible For someone like you There’s someone the world needs to know Circle of your life needs to grow But still you find yourself Overwhelmed by free will They say to stand for the irrational anthem Throw yourself into the national tantrum From dawn to twilight we fight to prove nothing at all Singing a solemn requiem to the war of ideas House of cards disguised as kingdom come Passing judgment and biting thumbs The dueling classroom divided Into reds and blues Searching for the antidote By looking through a tragic microscope Are we cynical and tribalistic Are we sick They say to stand for the irrational anthem Throw yourself into the national tantrum From dawn to twilight we fight to prove nothing at all Singing a solemn requiem to the war of ideas See, you can say, Oh, that wasn’t me Denying all your responsibilities But please don’t burst your bombs in my airspace Honor old glory’s fading grace See, you can say, Oh, my God is a she Her promised land is heavenly But panic always follows those who lead Your chains become heavier once you’re freed They say to stand for the irrational anthem Throw yourself into the national tantrum From dawn to twilight we fight to prove nothing at all Singing a solemn requiem to the war of ideas