As the cover story gets more in-depth
Watch the gap between perception and reality stretch
divine predictive outcome is the new holy sanctum
bow with your thumbs and with your mind broken
a life spent fearing non-existent wolves
when we're slaughtered by the shepherd, or killing ourselves
You can still be crucified when your hand is a fist
Now back to our regular scheduled bullshit

The tyranny of the beat kicks in
Snowden cocktails start to fly
red rum flows like gossiping
When the 909s destroy

Have you ever wondered why
You are programmed to be busy all the time
Self absorbed is easier than feeling
A perfect weapon wrapped in perfect skin
The psychotic mind has a mind of its own
Broken self destructive and maniacal
If you know it's motivation, it can't deflect blame
Control its fear plus your pain

The tyranny of the beat kicks in
Snowden cocktails start to fly
red rum flows like gossiping
When the 909s destroy

The A in LA stands for abuse
But they'll love you more if you looked like malnourished youth
You can't achieve the life you were promised from birth
So it's free with advertising, 'coz that's all you're worth
Still waiting for the right time
To finally make your move and shine
But self-doubt, cynicism and being ground down
Have beat you to the finish-line...game over

The tyranny of the beat kicks in
Snowden cocktails start to fly
red rum flows like gossiping
When the 909s destroy

The Bastard Gods broke us out of the cell
Luxury Communism turned out to be Hell