Lyrics

By Design

Looking at the red graffiti on the walls of this old city,
Used to be so pretty long before it lost its way
Sixty streets you never go to, ever growing moving on through
Like a cancer eating up the beauty of this place.

The times are ever changing, but it's only in your mind,
The times are ever changing, but it's only by design,
It's only by design.

There's darkness emanating like a time bomb that's been waiting
For its cue for detonation when the time is right.
Just below the smiling faces where the cold hard facts embraces,
Sometimes it will leave some traces of the days to come.

The times are ever changing, but it's only in your mind,
The times are ever changing, but it's only by design,
It's only by design.

The subway's late, another suicide,
But all I sense around is irritation.
I've got a place to go, I'm running late you know,
It always happens at this station,
No consideration, ah well.

The window pane behind the iron bard that always show the scars
Of Inner city living, alleyways and sewer drains
Shopping malls and travel plans, your credit card is in your hand
It's just a step away.

The times are ever changing, but it's only in your mind,
The times are ever changing, but it's only by design,
It's only by design.