Back In The Day lyrics

When the shelter fails to shield Mass illusion feels to real Life is losing its appeal Innocence cannot reveal But back in the day A faith we never needed to display It was more than just a show I know you know A common ground, a loyalty, They way that we were meant to be You had my back, i had yours Like a Cosmic Troubadour Past and future, here and now In synch with what the law allows A droplet travels down your brow The keepers break another vow But back in the day We would never have it any other way We'd work our fingers to the bone Taking care of our own Whether together or alone An undisputed overthrow With no need to justify Always stading by my side Acting as the chosen ones Selected by the favorite son The getters need to get in done No matter who they take it from But back in the day We would pay the price we had to pay To me it never was too dear It's worth it just to hear The cadence guide a thought along Like the rhythm of a song Somehow caught in circumstance All we asked was half a chance But back in the day A faith we never needed to display It was more than just a show I know you know A common ground, a loyalty, They way that we were meant to be You had my back, i had yours Like a Cosmic Troubadour But back in the day...