they are 
trying so hard 
to break down parts
of our first thoughts 
and turn them to dust
I know that they are 
it seems that we must 
take hold and clutch
the remedy
but don't fall 
for this one 
you brain-dead victim
don't fall  
for this one 
don't wash away 
what makes you, you 
you are someone
yet so afraid
I don't believe 
we need a prescription
to feel or to think
on our own
lets make believe
without the permission
imagine a nation
and let it grow 
create
bake and feed
the things that we need
they make believe there's a problem 
we
afford these treats 
without thinking
they plant the seeds
and we water 'em
but don't fall 
for this one 
you simon says victim
don't fall
for this one
don't wash away what makes you, you
you are someone
yet so afraid 
define or fail
remind yourself
define or fail yourself 
I don't believe 
we need a prescription
to feel or to think
on our own
lets make believe
without the permission
imagine a nation 
and let it grow