"Think The Adder Benign" lyrics

I will walk with you, my friend, in the search for insight...
Let truth be told
If not malicious, the nature of humanity is volatile
Often thoughtlessly brought to irrational ends
And I have mused on the future that may effect...
Dark times designed of dark minds
Now please walk with me, my friend
This is what I believe and know to be true...
I believe and know fear runs deeper than reason
That rampant weakness is veiled by aggression
I believe and know defeat is the order of man
Resting well in euphemism and excuse
In biting reality, eternally sleepless
No, I do not believe roses only bloom just to conceal the thorns
I merely accept the thorn pricked finger bleeds
It is foolish to think the adder benign
Let us walk together in acute perception, wake insight from sleep
Outside of doctrines, anchored in bitter reality
I will walk with you, my friend
We will walk...