What If

I can't find the rhyme in all my reason 
I've lost sense of time and all seasons
I feel I've been beaten down 
By the words of men who have no grounds 
I can't sleep beneath the trees of wisdom 
When your ax has cut the roots that feed them 
Forked tongues in bitter mouths 
Can drive a man to bleed from inside out

What if you did? 
What if you lied? 
What if I avenge?
What if eye for an eye?

I've seen the wicked fruit of your vine 
Destroy the man who lacks a strong mind 
Human pride sings a vengeful song 
Inspired by the times you've been walked on 
My stage is shared by many millions 
Who lift their hands up high because they feel this 
We are one We are strong 
The more you hold us down the more we press on 

What if you did? 
What if you lied? 
What if I avenge? 
What if eye for an eye? 

I know I can't hold the hate inside my mind 
'Cause what consumes your thoughts controls your life
So I'll just ask a question 
What if? 
What if your words could be judged like a crime?