[Verse 1]
They whisperin' things
Behind the closed doors
Secret handshakes
What's the score
I see the signs
Scattered around
No one listenin'
Not a sound

[Prechorus]
My head spinnin'
Can't get no rest
This whole damn world
Put to the test

[Chorus]
Shadows on the wall
Tellin' me lies
They buildin' it up
Right before my eyes
Who's pullin' the strings
Who's makin' the call
Shadows on the wall
Watchin' us all

[Verse 2]
Newsman grinnin'
Too clean too bright
Somethin' ain't right
In the pale moonlight
Got my own sources
Whispers in the dark
Leaving their mark
A tell-tale spark

[Chorus]
Shadows on the wall
Tellin' me lies
They buildin' it up
Right before my eyes
Who's pullin' the strings
Who's makin' the call
Shadows on the wall
Watchin' us all

[Bridge]
They want us sleepin'
Dumb and blind
But I'm awake now
Left them behind
Can't unsee it
Once you know the truth
From my restless youth
No more excuse