The streets of persuasion
Are plated with gold
Your heart's the right place
But you traveled down the wrong road
Like so many before you
The gates open wide
Here come the rising tide
Let's go out tonight
There's a mystery underneath the neon light
Before life and the dream collide
Cause the truth gonna come and cut me open wide
And you can't escape the rising of the tide
Keep up your appearance
You're joining the choir
With everybody singing out Glory, Hallelujah
The time came for your solo
But there was nowhere to hide
Here come the rising tide
And the company you keep
Well, they plan your crucifixion as we speak
So baby, 'till life and the dream collide
There's gonna be a mystery underneath those neon lights
If you can't decide for just who's on your side
You and I escape the rising of the tide
Can you tell me how was I deceived or in denial?
I was there in the back of the room when you touched the fire
With your pitchfork tongue
You licked your lips and lied
We're never gonna know how hard you cried
When you petitioned and your access was denied
'Till the venom in your veins is satisfied
'Till you suffocate and swallow down your pride
Where you can't escape (you can't escape)
Where you can't escape (you can't escape)
Where you can't escape the rising of the tide
