In the liner notes, Dustin explains the lyrics this way:
You will notice similarities to the Atlantis myth and the growth of the development of the American empire if you look at history that hasn’t been whitewashed. Something to think about at least.
The ancient Greek philosopher Plato mentioned...
[Verse 1]
Was there a time that we knew peace?
When all the children had a place to sleep?
When rhetoric was not enough?
[Verse 2]
Was there a time we weren't at war?
When we knew what our hearts and hands were for?
I don't believe there ever was
[Chorus 1]
It's always been a lie
A soothing lullaby
We'll soon be swallowed by sea
[Verse 3]
Was there a time we looked around?
And do we really even want to know what's going down?
Well I think no one really does
[Chorus 2]
We'd rather close our eyes
Sing soothing lullabies
We'll soon be swallowed the sea
[Chorus 3]
The water's rising now
And we will surely drown
If we don't turn around
Lost Continent was written by Dustin Kensrue & Teppei Teranishi & Eddie Breckenridge & Riley Breckenridge.
Lost Continent was produced by Teppei Teranishi & Thrice.
Thrice released Lost Continent on Tue Oct 16 2007.