Measured In Gray

I'm listening but I can't believe the arrogance
I'm constantly bombarded with

If I were a lazy
Man, I could swallow
The debt you put us in
But now I fear that
Maybe I can't roll with these punches
I don't want to be that man

Independence is all we have but that's now becoming a joke

By your actions
I don't want
To be that man
Who let it all
Go and found
Out how sweet revenge really is

So sweet it consumed me and pushed me towards crime
Oh, only if you put in the hours, I have to make this work
Put in the time

I think you want me to beg for what I work so hard for
Simple independence
All I ever wanted was for everyone to be content and safe
I won't be that man