I see this city for what it is So shine bright Contrive away from solitude Into this hour the air inhaled tonight Proclaimed here after We'll shine bright Especially as necessary to light Although contingent to deprive all affliction Misfortune shall not define Nor overwhelm the air we breathe Free us a captive nation On left or right The elites against the masses From skies above Forgo the life of the dreamer That which is lost Can always be found Through crossing paths I've mistaken my own Identity Dissolving this intrusion Of hope The desire of something more To become ourselves Unfolding life Mystery of unspoken words Through parables How is life, so endearing Control the caption Reclaim your position Free us a captive nation On left or right The elites against the masses Free us a captive nation On left or right I see this city for what it is So shine bright Contrive away from solitude Into this hour the air inhaled tonight Proclaimed here after We'll shine bright Especially as necessary to light