Automation

Empty bases, they fall into place
So confused, but they join in the race
But you type in cars to keep an eye to buy
Automation, it keeps them alive

When you rise to be someone they put you on hold
'cause the same old songs got them searching for gold
Politicians, they sell you their dreams
Though they don't realize what they mean
Tainted hands risk of something, easy chance
It's the sign of the times everywhere

When you rise to be someone they put you on hold
'cause the same old songs got them searching for gold
While the man on the street has to work every day
All the big shots ride around in limousines

Take a step into the future, tell me what you see
Is it true what lies we see, or is it make-belief
Can you take the pressure when you’re forced into the race
On our one-way journey to our colony in space

Empty bases, they fall into place
So confused, but they join in the race
But you type in cars to keep an eye to buy
Automation, it keeps them alive

When you rise to be someone they put you on hold
'cause the same old songs got them searching for gold
Neon signs light the thoughts into streets
Noisy parlors, they turn on the heat
Revolutions, they take their turnaround
Amalgamations, they don’t gain any ground

When you rise to be someone they put you on hold
'cause the same old songs got them searching for gold
When I walk on the edge, where I’m losing control
No material fan can make me lose my soul

I don’t think I’ll rest to ease to think you’ll change the law
When you send our sons away to fight your stupid wars
Wasting hard-earned money to support your master plan
But your nuclear attacks bring destruction to your hands
Seeking all the few who try to save the universe
Even though the dawn is near to say goodbye to what we once called paradise

Take a step into the future, tell me what you see
Is it true what lies we see, or is it make-belief
Can you take the pressure when you’re forced into the race
On our one-way journey to our colony in space

I don’t think I’ll rest to ease to think you’ll change the law
When you send our sons away to fight your stupid wars
Wasting hard-earned money to support your master plan
But your nuclear attacks bring destruction to your hands