Plato's Cave

Written in many places, including Papallacta.
Finished in Quito, Sept. 10, 2009.

Lyrics

Let me try to cast a light
On what I’m trying to
Accomplish with my life.
There are no angels on our side.
Just what we do with our short time.  
 
We’ve been here before
And we’ve come here since
Is this a new day? Well that depends. 
If you and I make the difference.

We all live in Plato’s Cave. 
And there is no justice
Except that which we make. 
And it’s a life’s work just to change.
And help ourselves reduce our pain. 

We’ve been here before
And we’ve come here since
Is this a new day? Well that depends. 
If you and I make the difference.

There is no right in Plato’s Cave. 
There is no justice but what we make.
And if we rest there’ll be no change
Only illusion in refrain. 

We’ve been here before
And we’ve come here since
Is this a new day? Well that depends.
 
We’ve been here before
And we’ve come here since
Is this a new day? Well that depends. 
If you and I make the difference.