Ritual And Deceit

Festivities start so early
This struggle, a ritual
Pain and laughter are given facts
The outcome's no surprise at all
And maybe it you cried out
You know you've done it before
You know the power of tears
You could feel a little more

Close your heart shed no tears
Close your heart shed no tears
Close your heart shed no tears

I've got the whole thing down cold
Kids do just what they're told
The bitterness of failed rebellions
Is just the aging of their soul
I will leave the festivities
It's not something that I can hold
Every generation learns the same things
I've got the whole thing down cold

Close your heart shed no tears
Close your heart shed no tears
Close your heart shed no tears

I've got the whole thing down cold
Kids do just what they're told
The bitterness of failed rebellions
Is just the aging of their soul
I will leave the festivities
It's not something that I can hold
Every generation learns the same things
I've got the whole thing down cold

Close your heart shed no tears
Close your heart shed no tears
Close your heart shed no tears