Bad Religion The Approach Lyrics

[Verse 1]
An apocryphal popular mythology or a civilization in wane
Whatever your assessment is, a paradox remains
There's a moral and intellectual vacuum and you're right to be lookin' askance
Philosophically moribund, revolution hasn't a chance

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

[Verse 2]
Is the enemy hiding in your conscience or can forgiveness pave the way?
There's got to be a place for them if tomorrow's a better day
With the high priest banging on the war drum you cannot make out what he's saying
With all the litter on the battlefields, no higher ground remains

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

[Guitar solo]

[Outro]
Welcome to the show
History took a toll
Discontent was sown but now the child is grown and come into his own
A superstar
But despite all illusion we approach the darkest hour