Just throw away your material possessions And sing the praises of life This trip has taught me a valuable lesson The future brings clarity and vision It was independence day Ive seen the other side and I say Oh, Ive been insane And I will never be the same A mountain brings me space (?) The vine brings me time (?) Wind brings me change Unity with the ?? It was independence day Ive seen the other side and I say Oh, Ive been insane And I wont never been same [Nick - spoken word] As the raw son sins in glamour And his greedy and violent rage Stimulate and torment assailants Peace is dead Uneasy moment as the first warrior stirs ?? denial ?? scheming to return The battle begins as the first victim Slowly, grudgingly Submits to the captivity of consciousness And I say It was independence day