Chivalry is Dead

Grand! Epic! And dramatic!
Drumroll please, dim the lights because the show's about to begin.
Big phrases followed by bigger gestures, all to entice and inspire.
Forgotten concepts like chivalry, romantic sacrifice, rock-solid principles,
Words given to be upheld, not dispersed,
Startling courage and unwavering beliefs.
It's all on the screen. Mesmerizing, drawing you in.
Wrtitten and produced by masterful manipulators of the human mind.
All this can exist in your transient reality of snap judgments,
Endless doubts and fearful actions bound to confusion and the all-powerful king,
Instinct of Self Preservation.
Who would die for their love? Who'd jump in front of a bullet?
Who'd put their word and honour above all?

The screen hypnotizes, luring to believe that Big Love and Big Gestures
Can happen to you...
Is it a kind delusion, put over you like bubble wrap?
Is it alike Chinese torture, drop by drop stamping your brain and imagination
Sheep going off the cliff
Mad men fully committed to their madness
Chasing Honour, Love, Faith

Chivalry is dead. And love's just a word.