Answering the Call

White walls glisten Empires, crimson Aching within Raging fire Sovereign, asphyxiate No conscience A solemn state Misguide, indoctrinate Accepted long held views When will there be a day when all of us Trust in love and peace? Burns bright for us When will the long-held truth be cast aside? Embrace our fellow man, no longer vilified Radiant we'll shine Heart and soul, one mind Illuminating all Answering the call Decisions by which to act Programmed, no turning back Call upon a switch turned on An ultimate price to pay Weeping mother too late to cry Hold the truth, can't ignore the lie Time to look it in the eye When will there be a day when all of us Trust and know in love and peace When will the long held truth be cast aside Embrace our fellow man, no longer vilified Radiant, we'll shine Heart and soul, one mind Illuminating all Answering the call Fight or flight, both threatening Hidden thoughts are deafening Your guilt feeding the flame Tearful knowing it's a lie Desired might just past you by Rituals, your funeral pyre Scars you can't erase If you choose to face There is beauty in us all Walk the higher ground There you will be found The writing's on the wall Will you wager your life? Radiant, we'll shine Heart and soul, one mind Walk the higher ground There you will be found Illuminating all Answering the call Answering the call --- Answering The Call - Dream Theater