Even though people follow gold Doesn't mean it shines in the dark If we all do just what we're told It doesn't mean you'll find the spark Friends can turn when things go wrong It doesn't mean that it's their fault We've all come here to help ourselves All the goods laid in the vault Some people open doors Others tear their houses down Some kids are prepared for wars Others frightened of the crowd Some streets come to an end Others wind and know no bounds And I'm just tryin' to pretend I know how to tread on solid ground Solid ground, solid ground Solid ground, solid ground Solid ground, solid ground Even though people follow orders Doesn't mean it comes from the heart Surrounded by a million borders Till it's time for us to part Moon can make the coming seas Threaten every man on board We find ourselves upon our knees We have nothing but a shield and a sword Some people break their bones Others break their self esteem Some dogs stray from their homes Some people never wake from their dreams Some streets come to an end Others wind and know no bounds And I'm just tryin to pretend I know how to tread on solid ground Solid ground, solid ground Solid ground, solid ground Solid ground, solid ground Solid ground, solid ground Solid ground, solid ground Solid ground, solid ground Solid