When Will We Learn

It’s all the same, putting others down to take their place
Wasting away, strung high on attitude
Did we forget, we all came from the same start
It’s all the same, dissent in the name of unity

We hear your words but where are the actions
To merit the glory you say you deserve?
It’s just a claim
It’s all the same

Putting others down to take their place
Wasting away, strung high on attitude
Did we forget, we all came from the same start
It’s all the same, dissent in the name of unity

We hear your words but where are the actions
To merit the glory you say you deserve?
It’s just a claim
Eyes blink, and we grow older

Why not wiser?
Differences that once decorated now divide
Hands throwing hatred only wasted their time
Time that could build us up
Instead of keeping us at bay

Instead of building walls
Brick by brick they’ve gotten tall enough
To block our minds but now it’s time they fall
Looks like we need to step back

And learn to value the person inside
When we stare across a crowded room
Release all of the preconceived notions that haunt us
It’s sad to see so many entertained at their own expense

Talking such good game
Casting off every shred of integrity
When will we learn we’re all the same