Gather your deeds and your possessions,
Whatever certainty you've known,
Forget your heroes,
You don't really need those last few lessons

Stand in the open;
The next voice you hear will be your own

Well alright, they knew how they could hurt you,
And you let them cut you to the bone
But God forbid,
you allow them to rid you of your virtue!

Forget their laughter;
The next voice you hear will be your own

The next voice you hear
The next voice you hear
The next voice you hear
The next voice you hear
The next voice you hear
The next voice you hear will be your own

Throw down your truth and check your weapons
Don't look to see if you're alone,
Just stand your ground,
And don't turn around -- whatever happens
Don't ask directions;
The next voice you hear will be your own

The next voice you hear
The next voice you hear
The next voice you hear
The next voice you hear
The next voice you hear
The next voice you hear will be your own