Since when was it just a fallacy of tainted memory to believe that things were really all right?
Since when were the qualities of wisdom and knowledge equivalent to mere facts online?
Since when were the virtues of character and content more than just a popularity game?
Since when was the protocol of rational judgment not the same as blame?
Since Now

It's fucked up beyond all recognition, just a symptom of the time
You might call it modern cognition without a reason or rhyme

Since when was the platitude of honorable mention only a dishonor to behold?
Since when was being second only first among the losers just the same as getting old?
Since Now

It's natural to feel unlucky, too many winners spoil the prize
So if you are on the bottom don't you cry

Since when was history just a futile mission without a context to reveal?
Since when was lacking sense of place or social purpose the new deal?
Since Now

It's fucked up beyond all recognition, just a symptom of the time
You might call it cognition but don't ask why
Ask since when