day breaks the same for the expressionless open the gates at a stand still routine media dream, no reality pressure eager to be recognized fighting for promotion no time for rest so next door no contact impersonal glance afraid to go out learn to isolate companionship through classifieds a desparate attempt to put a name on the face no time for companionship no ego knows you want ego knows you'll take it inconvenience a nightmare never ending race four wheels, pavement ego, poor health hands of greed grab whatever they can take eager to materialize fighting for a piece no time for rest no rise when it happens friend no, no don't let them break you rise no matter what they say no, no don't let them break you