Lyrics: Mike Portnoy

Music: Dream Theater



Temptation--

why won't you leave me alone?

Lurking Every Corner, everywhere I go

--Self Control--

Don't turn your back on me now

When I need you most



Constant pressure tests my will

My will or my wont

My Self Control escapes from me still ....



Hypocrite--

How could you be so cruel

and expect my faith in return?

--Resistance--

Is not as hard as it seems

When you close the door



I spent so long trusting in you

I trust you forgot

Just when I thought I believed in you...



It's time for me to deal

Becoming all too real living in fear,--

Why did you lie and pretend?

This has come to an end

I'll never trust you again

It's time you made your amends

Look in the mirror my friend



Let's stare the problem right in the eye

It's plagued me from coast to coast

Racing the clock to please everyone

All but the one who matters the most



Reflections of reality

are slowly coming into view

How in the hell could you possibly forgive me?

After the hell I put you through



It's time for me to deal

Becoming all too real

living in fear

Why'd I betray my friend?

Lying until the end

Living life so pretend

It's time to make my amends

I'll never hurt you again