We are the leaders and the preachers
Teaching you what is right from wrong
And even if a hint of nonsense
Has made us clearly conscious
We'll be the first ones to act
Be the first ones to act in

Tick-tock on the clock and a knock at the

Oh, oh, oh, look at what
We've all tried not to become
Another fabricated self-portrait
Oh, oh, no, take another glance
And remember we're the ones
Setting you up to take our fall

You are the so-called weak and reckless
Waiting for the next big explosion
No matter if it's wrong or right
If we let you have this
You'll be the first to destroy
Be the first to destroy it

Tick-tock on the clock and a knock at the

Oh, oh, oh, look at what
We've all tried not to become
Another fabricated self-portrait
Oh, oh, no, take another glance
And remember we're the ones
Setting you up to take our fall

The simple ways we roll our eyes
Are exactly how we disguise our secrets
You know you need this
The simple ways we roll our eyes
Are exactly how we disguise our secrets
You know you need this

Tick-tock on the clock and a knock at the
Tick-tock on the clock and a knock at the

Oh, oh, oh, look at what
We've all tried not to become
Another fabricated self-portrait
Oh, oh, no, take another glance
And remember we're the ones
Setting you up to take our fall