The Approach lyrics - Bad Religion

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

As the light fades, the shadows dance in silhouette to stars

Despite all illusion we approach the darkest hour

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 battlefield, no higher ground remains

As the light fades, the shadows dance in silhouette to stars

Despite all illusion we approach the darkest hour

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