Can't decide while bitter
'Though there's much to be bitter about
Just need to think things out with a clear mind
No chips on the shoulder to chip away the truth
Let the innocence of my youth keep me right
I'm tired of manipulation edging out the honest man
And time and time again, the victor's worth nothing
I'm sick of rallying angels
Fighting for the cause of their choice
When they only raise their voice
'Cause they need to shout something
Ulterior motives, ulterior motives
So many things get in the way of the truth
Ulterior motives, ulterior motives
It's just so hard to know what to do
Walked so many lonely roads
Dreamt so many empty dreams
Wrote so may empty reams
It seemed like a virtue
Met so many caring eyes
Been enchanted by the charms
To the lonely, open arms
Might sometimes hurt you
Sometimes it's better with someone
Than to have no one at all
But remember when you fall
You could fall harder
When your lonely heart's the only thing
That made you make your choice
'Could be you've fallen victim to ulterior motive
Ulterior motives, ulterior motives
So many things get in the way of the truth
Ulterior motives, ulterior motives
It's just so hard to know what to