A Constant Knowledge of Death - Defining Identity Lyrics

They say every photograph steals a portion of your soul
But is it even possible to define such a thing
When the foundation of all we know
Is based on what others have imposed
Cleaned and pressed and ironed into our minds

In poor taste
In fetid desire
We absorb all we hear and see
Without regard for what those outside our circle believe
And when we are challenged
We decline
And fall back on denial
Only to re-examine
And put our own faith on trial

And so we're seeing now
How damaged culture is
And so we're feeling now
Our own rebirth begin

And now we've begun to see
How damaged our culture is
And now we've begun to feel
Our own rebirth begin
Don't give up
Don't give in
Don't surrender your sense of self
Your individuality defines you
Your identity survives you
Your words
Your actions
Your tastes
Your choices
You will become dreams
You will become memories