While I've stuck to my convictions, I've often felt the surge of

Overwhelming strong emotions and I know I must ignore the urge to

Stick to my thoughts and stick to my methods

Keep my mind closed off from the threat of correction

Prepare yourself for intimidation

Prepare yourself for assimilation

When we question what we believe, the truth becomes so clear

But it's not easy to perceive when our minds are filled with fear

It's easy to jump to emotional decisions, rational thoughts often kept in remission

Prepare yourself for intimidation

Prepare yourself for assimilation

Critical thinking is all we can hold on to

Critical thinking is all that we have

Objective interpretation

Unbiased assertions

Sensible determination

Evidence through observation

And we don't want to be wrong

And you have known all along

That you have got to be strong

We all just want to belong