Since when was it just a fallacy of tainted memory (since when)
To believe that things were really all right?
Since when were the qualities of wisdom and knowledge (since when)
Equivalent to mere facts online, yeah?
Since when were the virtues of character and contact (since when)
More than just a popularity game?
Since when was the protocol of rational judgment not the same as blame?
Since now

It's fucked up beyond all recognition, just a symptom of the time (since now)
You might call it modern cognition without a reason or rhyme

Since when was the platitude of honorable mention (since when)
Only a dishonor to behold?
Since when was being second only first among the losers just the same as getting old?
Since now

It's natural to feel unlucky, too many winners spoil the prize (since now)
So if you're on the bottom don't you cry

Since when was history just a futile mission (since when)
Without a context to reveal?
Since when was lacking sense of place or social purpose the new deal?
Since now

Yeah, it's fucked up beyond all recognition, just a symptom of the time (since now)
You might call it cognition, don't ask why
Ask, "Since when?"

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Writer(s): Brett W. Gurewitz, Greg Graffin