[Verse 1]
Oh, they're getting all in your face
Coming down right at you from a higher place
You're at a loss for words
From the craziest shit that you ever heard
So, take a back seat quick
Lay low, play dead, or fake sick
Pray that nobody bites
So, play nice or else they just might

[Chorus]
The phoenix rises, 'cause you kicked up the dust
Now there's no surprises and no one to trust
It's an inquisition, so think of the cost
The thought cremation, and the total loss
While they burn our souls on the cross!

[Verse 2]
Got to get to the truth! Yeah, the whole truth!
Nothing but the fucking truth!
That's if we're to survive
The inquisition of modern times
In the words of the rich:
"Gotta save the palace and burn the witch"
The false prophets await
To render judgment for the church and state
[Chorus]
The phoenix rises from the ashes of us
A modern maverick of utter disgust
It's an inquisition, and all faith is lost
Through blind ambition, just think of the cost
As they burn our souls on the cross!

[Post-Chorus]
On the cross
On the cross
Oh, on the cross
Yeah!

[Solo]

[Bridge]
Phoenix rising! (Huh!)
Phoenix rising! (Huh!)
Phoenix rising! (Huh!)
Phoenix rising! (Huh!)

[Solo]

[Chorus]
The phoenix rises, 'cause you kicked up the dust
Now there's no surprises and no one to trust
It's an inquisition, so think of the cost
The thought cremation, and the total loss
While they burn our souls on the cross!