A masquerade, all lies, to keep us all in line You've severed all our ties When love's a thread, hate will be the knife Chosen to represent the people's best interests They just don't care what happens to you and me Disconnected from the consequences of their actions What happened to decency? A masquerade, all lies, to keep us all in line The frauds have had their day faking outrage to keep us separated Long ago, you sold your soul The price of gold won't fill the hole inside you Severed all our ties If love's a thread, hate will be the knife Divided, now we stand singing a new anthem They're thick as thieves caught stealing from you and me Protesting progress erased Fortune and fame have had their day, and now we all will pay the price A masquerade, all lies, to keep us all in line The frauds have had their day faking outrage to keep us separated Long ago, you sold your soul The price of gold won't fill the hole inside you Severed all our ties If love's a thread, hate will be the knife