Alex Lifeson - BU2B2 lyrics

I was brought up to believe Belief has failed me now The bright glow of optimism Abandoned me somehow Belief has failed me now Life goes from bad to worse No philosophy consoles me In a clockwork universe Life goes from bad to worse I still choose to live Find a measure of love and laughter And another measure to give I still choose to live And give even while I grieve Though the balance tilts against me I was brought up to believe