The Test

If every action and opinion
Is what really got us here
Then I'll fill my cup and raise it up
And toast ourselves with all the luck
For every moment that we're here

I've seen the fear of understanding
I've seen the fear of learning too
While ignorance don't hold them back
They've much to say on this and that
Like they've got better things to do

So while we're musing on our future
Why not go digging up the past
While none of us were built to last
There's those that claim that they know best
And I'd like to put them to the test

I've been so worried for us lately
So much more than I ever have
Well it might be age, or parenthood
Or the fear that I've misunderstood
The very notion of our path

Without retiring to your bed
The purpose being to give some thought
To all it is that you've been taught
There'd be scratch marks on your head

So while we're musing on our future
Why not go digging up the past
While not of us were built to last
There's those who claim that they know best
And I'd like to put them to the test

And while we're airing our opinions
Instead of clutching to our chest
There will be those that set a trap
Intending just to knock you back
Well I'd like to put them to the test.