ASK (Always Seeking Knowledge) - Chasing Peace lyrics

See it in their faces-all the trials & tribulations Lack of patience- traveled through so many nations Wonder what you really chasin'- all these places Met by snakes who put on airs & graces Good gracious- strangers with familiar faces Like a magician- turn words into wisdom Listen- and learn, betrayed by the system Repetition- of lies- purposefully portrayed a victim The paradox of being free, while mentally in prison Would you save the drowning kid, or ask for permission In this current context, it really ain't that complex As long as they remain the usual suspects Guarantee, peace & prosperity got no prospects What are you lookin' for- reaching a closed door Ignore- the dead kids washed up on the shore Don't try to rationalize- like that's the price of war Proudly posting pictures of your deeds- like a who*e