Promise

V⁠aleriana of the N⁠ight

THE FOOL:


It’s the age of reason, and everything is perfect!

I thank science for technology!

I don't know why you'd want to change the world

When we all have cars and we have freedom

And a TV in each room!

We have McDonald’s, we have Disney

And we all support the troops!

So if you think the system is flawed in any way

Then just try love and yoga!

Or move to North Korea!

It’s the age of reason so reach across the aisle!

THE CHOIR:


You never faced your fears

You always ran away

Someone that you know

Has walked through hell alone

And you couldn’t be there with her, hold her hand

Because you couldn’t look the fire in the eyes

But we remember when you promised

You would always fight for good if you got the chance

Were those only empty words?


And no one that you know

Has life as good as you

And you said you had work, you can’t lend a hand

But we remember when you promised

You would help a friend in need if you had the chance

Were those only empty words?


You promised us...