The Chalkboard Prophet

We think we know the answers
 It's there in black and white for all to see
 Yet look beyond the madness
 Another truth, another world for you and me
 Show you open doors
 To use your mind and think
 Lead you to the shore
 To the water, but you have to want to drink
 And once I too was blinded
 Believing what was told for all to hear
 We're all so simple-minded
 Another lie, another life controlled by fear
 Show you open thoughts
 Oppression now defied
 Reveal the truth, distraught
 At the prophecy, our journey's end is nigh
 Condemn the crazy man
 His eyes are filled with sadness
 With chalkboard prophecy
 Foretold, we turn away
 Just walk on by
 Don't stare, don't look him in the eye
 His ranting insane, profane
 Just turn and walk away
 He's seen on every city corner
 A human wreck, around his neck a chalkboard sign
 But is he mad or sent to warn us
 To take control and save us all before it's time
 Tolling of the bell
 A final desperate plea
 Heed the tale he tells
 I know the truth, that crazy man is me
 Condemn the crazy man
 His eyes are filled with sadness
 With chalkboard prophecy
 Foretold, we turn away
 He's just a crazy man
 His mind is lost in madness
 Are we too blind to see
 That he's the one who's sane?