I can't seem to place my finger on why I've become this way Was it my sheltered youth or did I just never hear the truth Greedy pockets, empty hands and empty hearts Well I was too young to know that I was force fed the good book Reciting words that I never meant I am the victim of false pretence and an advocate for regret I am the bastard son of truth But a voice for all the youth Everyday we pay for our own graves But I'd rather spend it on my living days Every day we dig in to our pockets to pay for our own graves When faith fails you, you'll see life through my eyes.