The Approach

[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
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  An apocryphal popular mythology or a civilization in wane
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  Whatever your assessment is,
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a paradox remains

[Verse 2]
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There's a moral and intellectual vacuum and you're right to
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be lookin' askance
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  Philosophically moribund,
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revolution hasn't a chance

[Chorus]
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As the light fades,
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shadows dance in silhouette to stars
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Despite all illusion we approach the darkest hour

[Pre-Verse]
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[Verse 3]
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  Is the enemy hiding in your conscience or can forgiveness
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pave the way?
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  There's got to be a place for them if tomorrow's a better
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day

[Verse 4]
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With the highpriest banging on the war drum you cannot make
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out what he's saying
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  With all the litter on the battlefield,
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no higher ground remains

[Chorus]
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As the light fades,
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shadows dance in silhouette to stars
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Despite all illusion we approach the darkest hour

[Guitar Solo]
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  Welcome to the show

[Interlude]
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        History took a toll

[Chorus]
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  Discontent was sown but now the child has grown and come
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into his own
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A superstar
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Yet despite all illusion we approach the darkest hour

[Outro]
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