I saw my revolution sold to a priest
I saw the men of reason bow down to the east

And oh, it's better to know
Oh, it's better to know

The truth can make you bitter
Even while it sets you free
The truth's a hauting daunting mistress
She ain't been good to me

And oh, it's better to know
Oh, it's better to know

Despite all the fools and liars
Despite all of the wars
The pursuit of liberty is
Still a noble cause

And oh, it's better to know
Oh, I swear it's better to know

All the forces of distortion
All the pretty words you said
The elephant in your living room
The fascist in your bed
And oh, it's better to know
Oh, I swear it's better to know
Even though we're so alone
For so long
We've been so alone
For so long