I taste deception, betrayal of trust
In those who once stood beside me, now choose to disgrace
Promises cheapened by greed and lust
And in a matter of moments, all my trust is misplaced
Slap in the face

Reality of humanity
Mentalities I once thought inconceivable
And confidence is irrelevant
Line between good and evil's practically invisible

Costly lesson in depth perception
When choosing companions in this era of distrust
This life tests me to second guess
Before making decisions that are bound to end in disgust

Just look at the world around you
How could we possibly expect
To tell the difference between friend and foe?
How will we know?

Have we all lost conscience of what's most important?
Now I question the loyalty of those I adore
With surrounding temptations such as fame and fortune
Even your closest friends defend you no more, NO!

Reality of humanity
Display of what is clearly unforgivable
And confidence is irrelevant
Line between good and evil's practically invisible

Costly lesson in depth perception
When choosing companions in this era of distrust
This life tests me to watch my step
Before making decisions that are bound to end in disgust

Where will I turn when my once strong social circle's
Reduced to a desolate dot?
Has all of my faith been for naught?

(Guitar solo: Chris)

Shall we keep forsaking all our companions
Leaving our ethics to rust?
For we are the ones who've created
This era of distrust

(Guitar solo: Alberto)
(Keyboard solo: Mike)
(Guitar solo: Chris)

Reality of humanity
Mentalities I once thought inconceivable
And confidence is irrelevant
Line between good and evil's practically invisible

Costly lesson in depth perception
When choosing companions in this era of distrust
This life tests me to second guess
Before making decisions that are bound to end in disgust

Just look at the world around you
How could we possibly expect
To tell the difference between friend and foe?
Maybe we'll never know