"The Slave That You Are" lyrics

Here you are, presenting the life you are living
Are you proud of what you've become?
When I was young, alive with a sense of belonging
The road ahead was a limitless road
The value of time, no more than a minor distraction
Freedom outside, labor within
Strings attached, and all of the puppets will follow
Strings attached, you're a part of the herd

The slave that you are, you dream of the future
The slave that you were, an honest mistake
The slave you will be, a piece of the puzzle
The slave that you are, there's so much at stake

A mind at ease, inner peace lies beyond the horizon
As for my goal, it was never to yield
There is strength in the eye of the public opinion
So keep it down so you don't wake the beast

The slave that you are, you dream of the future
The slave that you were, an honest mistake
The slave you will be, a piece of the puzzle
The slave that you are, there's so much at stake

Once I tried to step outside the system
Twice I swore I'd never fold again
Once I thought that I could make a difference
Twice I learned my visions are detained

What is this talk of independence?
Do you not know we have a plan?
There is a custom to these matters
It's not the time to take your stand
But don't you worry, we have you covered
Suppressive fire for those who are with us
The work will free you, your work will welcome you as

The slave that you are, you dream of the future
The slave that you were, an honest mistake
The slave you will be, a piece of the puzzle
The slave that you are, there's so much at stake