[Instrumental Intro]
[Verse 1]
Oh, I cannot tell you to make up your mind
And gather together the best of your kind
The prophets have spoken the words of ill fate
Your childhood has ended, you've taken the bait
[Pre-Chorus]
You've got the power, it's there deep inside
Just look around and you'll know what you've tried
So much relies on the course that you take
The fool and the wise man both burn at the stake
[Refrain]
Ahhh-ahh-ahh!
Ahhh-ahh-ahh!
Yeah!
[Instrumental Break]
[Organ Solo]
[Refrain]
Ahhh-ahh-ahh!
Ahhh-ahh-ahh!
[Instrumental Bridge]
[Verse 2]
Look at the heads buried deep in the sand
Hiding from evil made by their own hand
The prophets have spoken the words of ill fate
Your childhood has ended you've taken the bait
[Pre-Chorus]
You've got the power, it's there deep inside
Just look around and you'll know what you've tried
So much relies on the course that you take
The fool and the wise man both burn at the stake
[Refrain]
Ahhh-ahh-ahh!
Ahhh-ahh-ahh!
Ohh yeah!
[Guitar Solo]
[Refrain]
Ahhh-ahh-ahh!
Ahhh-ahh-ahh!
Ahh! Yeah! Yeah!
Ahhh-ahh-ahh!
[Instrumental Outro]
[Drum Solo]
The future is heavily dependent on life choices. All people – regardless of intelligence – must face the consequences of their actions.
Young adults often learn by trial-and-error.
Big decisions often mark the coming-of-age and indicate loss of innocence for young adults. Aging is inevitable – much like a prophecy.
Those who make poor decisions often cower away instead of taking control and responsibility.
Everyone is capable of freewill and independent thought. This contrasts the previous verse, in which aging is unavoidable.