The streets of persuasion. Are plated with gold. Your heart's the right place. But you traveled down the wrong road. Like so many before you. The gates open wide. Here come the rising tide. Let's go out tonight. There's a mystery underneath the neon light. Before life and the dream collide. Cause the truth gonna come and cut me open wide. And you can't escape the rising of the tide. Keep up your appearance. You're joining the choir. With everybody singing out Glory Hallelujah. The time came for your solo. But there was nowhere to hide. Here come the rising tide. And the company you keep. Well they plan your crucifixion as we speak. So baby 'till life and the dream collide. There's gonna be a mystery underneath those neon lights. If you can't decide for just who's on your side. You and I escape the rising of the tide. Can you tell me how was I deceived or in denial?. I was there in the back of the room when you touched the fire. With your pitchfork tongue. You licked your lips and lied. We're never gonna know how hard you cried. When you petitioned and your access was denied. 'Till the venom in your veins is satisfied. 'Till you suffocate and swallow down your pride. Where you can't escape (you can't escape). Where you can't escape (you can't escape). Where you can't escape the rising of the tide