I look around and I see nothing but the dead
Thought they were angels
But there's nothing above their heads
The real world came crashing through the door,
Who'd knew we'd become the children of war
Thrown into a holding cell
A waiting room for heaven or hell
We tried to make mice out of men
We only strengthened the ones we sought to contend

Ship of fools, all aboard the ship of fools
We blindly follow all the rules on the ship of fools
All aboard the ship of fools
If we're always compassionate,
How are we supposed to turn a profit?

Poisoned words spew from poisoned tongues
We have the answer but have to convert the young
Dying is the best way to make a living
Works for us don't think of it as giving in
Well ready, set, here's the fun
Punch the clock and grab yourself a gun
This will be our finest hour
As we stumble around drunk with power

Ship of fools, all aboard the ship of fools
We blindly follow all the rules on the ship of fools
All aboard the ship of fools
In the depths of the deep blue sea,
You're going over the side if I find you disagree

Well we fastened ourselves to our fate
And we want to change our minds, but it's just too late
And we gave them a chance to take the upper hand
We didn't think they'd really take a stand

Ship of fools, all aboard the ship of fools
We blindly follow all the rules on the ship of fools
All aboard the ship of fools
In the depths of the deep blue sea,
Well I better not catch you laughing at me
Ship of fools, all aboard the ship of fools
We blindly follow all the rules on the ship of fools
On the ship of fools, all aboard the ship of fools
Well I sail around the sea making sure everyone thinks like me