From the perspective of a teenager these days... me thinks

All I know is what I'm told
No direction
I see no wisdom in history
No vision...

My teacher says that I'm the future
And I must learn from yesterday
Accounts of greed, slavery, war
For what repose do I live today

What example do I take for granted
What reward do I have in store
I've never seen the promised land
What legacy am I responsible for

All I know is what I'm told...

I'm earnest, hopeful, and blind
Give me a reason, give me a sign
Show me, don't tell me
Don't blame me

All I trust is what I see
Deceit enough to fill the sky
A worthless effort just to breathe
My own awareness never lies

All I know is what I'm told
No direction
I see no wisdom in history
No vision...