Truth I Never Knew (Crushing on Bertrand)

v1:
[Verse 1]
Oh Bertrand Russell, I’ve got a confession to make,
A crush that’s burning, but oh, for goodness sake!
We only met just days ago, how tragic and profound,
Too bad you’ve been dead a century, six feet underground.

[Verse 2]
I never knew this, about opinions and lies,
For half a century, I lived under clear blue skies,
Thought everyone was hunting for truth’s sharp blade,
But now I see, we’re all in a masquerade.

[Chorus]
Did you know, did you ever have a clue?
That most would rather die than think it through?
"People's opinions are mainly designed,"
To keep them comfy, to ease their fragile minds.

[Verse 3]
Oh, how wrong I was, thinking truth was the game,
That deep down inside, we all burned with the same flame.
But now I see, it’s comfort they adore,
A cozy little lie, tucked under the floor.

[Bridge]
So tell me, friends, what about you?
Did you think like me, or were you in on it too?
Is it truth that you seek, or just cowardly calm?
White lies buried in sand, ostrich does no harm?

[Chorus]
Did you know, did you ever have a clue?
That most would rather die than think it through?
"People's opinions are mainly designed,"
To keep them comfy, to ease their fragile minds.

[Verse 4]
So here we are, with Russell's ghost by my side,
Laughing at the folly, at how well we’ve all lied.
But now what, dear friends, now what will you choose?
To stay in the dark, or to lace up your truth-seeking shoes?

[Outro]
So, what drives your opinions, what’s the real goal?
Are you searching for truth, or just wanking your soul?
Can you handle the weight, or is that too much to ask?
Or will you keep hiding behind your smirking mask?

[End Question]
So tell me, my friend, what’s really in your heart?
Is it comfort you crave, or a truth to tear you apart?

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v2:
[Verse 1]
Oh Bertrand Russell
I’ve got to confess
A crush that’s burning
But I must digress
We met just days ago
So tragic, profound
Too bad you're buried
Deep underground

[Verse 2]
Never knew this truth
About opinions, lies
Half a century passed
Under clear blue skies
Thought all were seeking
Truth's sharp blade
Now I see we're in
A grand masquerade

[Chorus]
Did you know
Did you ever see?
Most would rather die
Than think, be free
People's opinions
Mainly designed
To keep them comfy
Ease their minds

[Bridge]
Tell me friends
What about you?
Did you think like me
Or were you in it too?
Is it truth you seek
Or just some calm?
A world wrapped softly
Away from harm

[Chorus]
Did you know
Did you ever see?
Most would rather die
Than think, be free
People's opinions
Mainly designed
To keep them comfy
Ease their minds

[Outro]
So here we stand
With Russell's ghost near
Laughing at folly
We've all held dear
Will you stay in the dark
Or seek the light?
To lace up those shoes
And join the fight?

What drives your thoughts
What’s the real goal?
Are you searching for truth
Or soothing your soul?