Why Compromise?

[Verse 1]

I'm not pretending, so don't ask why

Your time is coming, and that's no lie

You're the exception that proves the rule

From where I'm standing, you're nobody's fool

[Chorus 1]

I've been a bad boy, so do what you please

Talking of pleasure, speak in Japanese

There's no good or evil, only different degrees

Hope springs eternal when you're down on your knees

[Verse 2]

You read the papers, I watch TV

I'm tired of living in history

You've had your pleasure, now here comes the pain

As sure as sunshine follows the rain

[Chorus 2]

Under my direction, let me see you blaspheme

Looking for a traitor, if you know what I mean

Overnight sensations just fade away

Nothing lasts forever, I don't care what you say

[Guitar Solo]

[Chorus 3]

Immaculate conception, here's a word to the wise

If there's no opposition, why compromise?

There's no good or evil, only different degrees

Hope springs eternal when you're down on your knees

Let's put our hands together, and deal a pack of lies

We won't live forever, why compromise?