Short-Lived

In and out of boxes

And herded into packs

Get swept away on a current to mediocrity

Forcing pleasure visually, not offending their ears -

How tedious

Maximum restriction, Minimum enlightenment -

How tedious

Approval to be worthwhile

Toiling to make the grade

Don't relax on a wide view

Seek pardon toward the grave

In and out of boxes

And herded into packs

Get swept away on a current of inadequacy

Swallowing what's 'right' and 'wrong'

Grasping the unproven rule -

How tedious

Approval to be worthwhile

Toiling to make the grade

Don't relax on a wide view

Seek pardon toward the grave

Living to actually live

Mercy without faith's weight

I'll relax on a wide view

No apologies toward my grave

Drudgery prevails on the checklist of faith

So little time given moral restraints

Cut loose the sinners who can barely be named

Drudgery prevails on the checklist of faith