I write too much.
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“Colder”
Hands are up with your feet on the ground,
Loosen your belt while no one’s around.
Open your mind and close both your eyes,
Strangle yourself with your silver tie.
Are you feeling colder?
Carry the planet on the back of your mind,
Just another day in the front of the grind…
Leading the followers to reaches unknown,
Healing their hearts, their wallet’s your own.
Are you feeling colder?
I feel you getting colder.
I feel you getting colder.
Cold winds whirl in the middle of summer,
Are you feeling more or just growing number?
Open your mind and close both your eyes,
Strangle yourself with your silver tie.
Are you feeling colder?
I feel you getting colder.
I feel you getting colder.
Hang yourself high while trying to dry,
Wire to wire, paper birdie flies by.
Are you feeling colder?
Breezing through the flowers, dancing in the sky
You told me so much, just not when to cry.
Are you feeling colder?
I feel you getting colder.
I feel you getting colder.
I feel you getting colder.
I feel you getting colder.
Are you feeling colder?
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“Cry to the Moon”
So tell me mister predator, just what have you done now?
Its fleece is painted bloody red like all the teeth inside your mouth.
You took a life, you took a lamb – you took away their girl,
Tell me what will you do now, knowing you just ended her world?
But then, you never could really feel…
Don’t turn away or hide your head,
You can’t deny me what is real!
Cry to the moon, cry for salvation,
Cry to the masses, cry for acclimation!
Oh, despite how you feel inside of your head,
It does not change the fact that she is now dead,
Just take a look what you’ve done…
Now for your life you must run…!
OH!
So tell me mister predator, how’s it feel to be the prey?
You close your eyes and make a wish you’ll make it out some way.
Make a wish, make a prayer – they’re still hot on your trail,
As their voices move around you now, your face goes deathly pale.
Oh, I cannot say I can’t relate, I can see how you got lost here,
But they need someone to blame and that someone is you, now, dear.
I’ve had your dream, I’ve had your lie – the wolf chasing the raven,
And as I pass on into the night, I feel I’ll find my way there.
But then, I never could really find…
I’d always get lost inside of my head,
Despite how much I had tried!
Cry to the moon, cry for salvation,
Cry to the masses, cry for acclimation!
Oh, despite how you feel inside of your head,
It does not change the fact that she is now dead,
Just take a look what you’ve done…
Now for your life you must run…!
OH!
And so the hunter finds you there as you’re licking all your wounds,
He has no compassion, no, not even a fear, he knows what he must do.
He takes his gun, he takes his aim – he will shoot you from over the well,
Now say a prayer, whisper goodbye, the next time we meet will be in Hell!
Cry to the moon, cry for salvation,
Cry to the masses, cry for acclimation!
Oh, despite how you feel inside of your head,
It does not change the fact that she is now dead,
Just take a look what you’ve done…
Now for your life you must run…!
OH!
Cry to the moon, cry for salvation,
Cry to the masses, cry for acclimation!
Oh, despite how you feel inside of your head,
It does not change the fact that she is now dead,
Just take a look what you’ve done…
Now I advise that you run…!
GO!!!
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“Dreamers Never Die”
I had a dream
What was right was wrong and I felt that I belonged.
There was no war, no pain, no senseless hatred,
There was peace and harmony the world over.
No injustice, no anger, no more children dying in Iraq
For some fucked up causes conceived by a few
Fucked up men and their filthy lust for power.
It’s a dream we all share at one point or another.
But a dream it shall remain, forever, until we work
Together rather than separately. We categorize and
Individualize, never once realizing we’re parts of
A whole, mere cogs in the machine, bricks in the wall.
When one ceases to function, they all stop moving!
I woke up drenched in a cold sweat, what just happened?
Was it a dream or vision of our future? Could it happen?
The alarm rang loud in my ears. Just another day at work
For just another cog in the machine that is our world.
We all do our part, you know? For good or for bad,
It doesn’t really matter. We fight for what we believe in
And disregard the rest. But sometimes we’re so blinded
By our own delusions we fail to see points raised by
Our fellow man. We hide in our shells, never wanting
To hear what the things we do end up doing to others.
We want it all, and we want nothing, all at the same time.
These contradictions breed misunderstandings and
Before you know it there’s some kid blowing himself up
In Baghdad; a martyr for his people, a hero for his religion.
I don’t understand how we could fall so far from grace…
I only hope there’s some chance we can fix this mess!
I went to bed drenched in a cold sweat, what just happened?
Was it all real or an illusion? Did all that just happen?
The alarm set to ring loud in my ears for another day at work
For this, another cog in the machine that is our world.
Despite current events and the headlines before me,
I somehow keep hope. Peace can come alive, man.
Do you believe that? I know I always will, deep down.
I dunno about you but I’m going to find that peace, one day
I don’t care who gets in my way – I’ll be at peace with myself.
Because when I can stop fighting myself I can stop fighting the world!
And when that happens to all of us, my dream will come true!
Lets make this a future worth fighting for, man.
I went to bed drenched in a cold sweat, what just happened?
Was it all real or an illusion? Did all that just happen?
The alarm set to ring loud in my ears for another day at work
For this, another cog in the machine that is our world.
I woke up drenched in a cold sweat, what just happened?
Was it a dream or vision of our future? Could it happen?
The alarm rang loud in my ears. Just another day at work
For just another cog in the machine that is our world.
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“Once Heart Twice”
~Revisited~
Sing me to sleep this lonesome night
Sing me to sleep and tuck me in tight
Set everything up to keep me warm,
And set things up for when you mourn…
Falling, falling,
A broken heart makes not a sound…
Calling, calling,
You pick me up just to throw me down…
Build…
Build your walls like you build your heart,
Of impenetrable stone, cold and hard
Try to build it so you feel no pain,
Build it so it never rusts despite the rain…
Falling, falling,
Can’t you hear me calling, calling?
Tapping like the rain,
I sing for you this sorrowful refrain…
My heart dies, my soul cries,
Wipe these teardrops from my eyes…
Pick me up just to throw me down,
With a broken heart I make no sound…
Home…
Home is an apple fallen far from the tree,
Home is a wish that the dark would set you free.
Home is a hope that everything can just be…
Home appears to always be waiting for me.
Life and death have no more meaning,
Inside their minds they’re silently screaming.
But in the end life and death are really the same,
And the only true difference lies solely in the name.
Despite these revelations, I find myself falling,
And I silently ask if you hear me calling.
Maybe you’ll find I’m tapping with the rain
As I sing for you this song, my sorrowful refrain.
Now as my heart cries, my soul slowly dies...
I only wish for you to wipe the tears from my eyes.
Even if you just stand by me to knock me down,
I guess it’s better than having nobody around…
But my heart, it's not this frail...
Do not expect for me to fail...!
This...
This house is not a home, I realize that now…
By staying here, I’m only bringing myself down.
I’m my own worst enemy, the worst sight to see:
A man torn between starting anew and a life lead lonely.
I will make my choices and take my chances -
With the roll of this dice, I may get many glances,
But I won’t stop here…
I will not surrender here!
I laugh at the look on your face as I rise.
Did this really come to you as a surprise?
I’m not falling, not anymore – I’m flying
No longer will you see this heart crying.
My soul no longer dying, I must walk alone,
It appears I have many sins for which to atone.
There’s a fact of life that simply must be faced, ‘cause
If I can’t look death in the eyes I’ll surely be erased…
Redemption awaits at the end of this road,
And with these words, I hope to mend your soul.
For you, for me, I will create a new life, far from here...
For you, for me, I will create a new world, one free of fear.
With this lantern light, perhaps I can help you to see...
There's no need for you to be taught the way life taught me.
This is the hope the twice heart brags of,
And the hope that once heart only dreams of.
Despite what comes your way, stand strong,
If you do, maybe you’ll find somewhere you belong.
For everything deserves a second chance,
Nobody should dance this dying dance
So early in life, so wary of the strife…
You’ve become so cold, as cold as ice…
But don’t… don’t you cry…
Don’t… don’t say goodbye…
Take my hand and understand,
That although I am just a man,
I can really understand the way
That you find yourself hiding from the day…
Take my hand and find peace somewhere warm,
Take my hand and watch as a new path in life is born.
This… this is the way that you need to go…
If you ever feel lost, take comfort and know…
I am the once heart twice,
I am he who holds the dice.
I am he who sees your pain,
I am the one whom sings in the rain…
I am the light in the darkest night,
I am the source of strong man’s might.
I am the savior nailed onto your cross,
I am the patron saint of our lost cause.
I am the one who will end this charade,
I am the one who marches in your parade.
I am the one whose heart is so worn,
I am the one whose soul is so torn…
I am the one who has endless love,
I am the one whom was seen as a dove.
I am the one who will ring the last toll,
And I am the one who will lead you…
Back home…
You’re falling and falling,
And through your tears, you’re calling…
But please don’t misunderstand…
I’m here to help, just take my hand.
Even though in the end, I am but a man,
I will stand by your side and help how I can.
I will not leave with a promise so torn,
You can count on me to keep those hands warm…
I will not leave until a new hope is born,
So just leave it to me to lead you…
Back home…
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“Redemption Road”
Why don’t you come take a drive with me, if you please,
Just take a long ride with me across the seven seas.
This life is a highway and these dreams and wishes are my car,
Just hop into the backseat and we’ll drive somewhere far.
We’re dodging the traffic, trying not to go too fast,
The destination’s clear in our minds, our home’s in the past.
We’re going to a place widely called Redemption Road,
A path that’s not so beaten, an honest man’s goal.
So we drive…
Into the night…
And we drive…
Out of sight…
Redemption Road, Redemption Road…
Tell me where to go from here!
Redemption Road, Redemption Road!
I grip the wheel in fear…
I will not stop driving here!
Hopeless days, helpless nights, there was nothing for us there…
But this nice, oh-so nice, driving with the wind in our hair!
Where do we go, oh, where do we go? So many unmarked exits here!
Redemption Road, Redemption Road! I know our destination’s gotta be near!
So we drive into the night
And we drive out of their sights!
Oh, Redemption Road, Redemption Road…
Why do I grip this wheel in fear?
Redemption Road, Redemption Road!
You’re my only ticket out of here!
The road is long but I won’t stop here,
The road is long but I won’t stop here!
Another accident…
Paramedics clear the path before us!
They’re going faster than…
They probably should, they wreck and cloud my eyes with dust!
The road, the road is hard,
You may not get very far.
But if you go, oh, if you go…!
Know you’ll end up on Redemption Road!
Redemption Road, Redemption Road…
Why do I grip my wheel in fear?
Redemption Road, Redemption Road…
How long until we’re out of here?
Redemption Road, Redemption Road…
I can feel you drawing near!
Redemption Road, Redemption Road!
I will not stop driving here!
Redemption Road, Redemption Road…
Why do I grip my wheel in fear?
Redemption Road, Redemption Road…
How long until we’re out of here?
Redemption Road, Redemption Road…
I can feel you drawing near!
Redemption Road, Redemption Road!
I will not stop driving here!
I will not stop driving here!
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“The Piper Counts to Ten”
You can fly with the ravens, fly in reverse
Drive with the patrons, drive in your hearse,
Take away the corpses, take away the kids…
Run away if you want, we all know what you did.
Pied piper, pied piper; please play us a sundown.
Maybe something new; can you play us showdown?
Play your pipe so that we may dream along, maybe…
Then steal from us our lives, steal us our babies!
(Hold your breath, count to ten, jump on in…
Freed from life, freed from hate, feed on sin…)
The heart of a raven, the soul of a crow,
Weave us old tales that only you would know…
With the heart of a lion, the mind of a fox,
Feed us propaganda, we’re all slaves to the box!
Just slaves to the box…
You can drop us your hints, drop us a line,
It’s more likely than not we’ll just cry and whine.
We’ll ask you for more, and more you will give…
I can’t be more appalled, is this how we live?
Pied piper, pied piper; please play us a sundown.
Maybe something new; can you play us a showdown?
Play your pipe so that we may dream along, maybe…
Then steal from us our wives, steal us our babies!
(Hold your breath, count to ten, jump on in…
Feed on life, feed on hate, freed from sin…)
The heart of a raven, the soul of a crow,
Weave us old tales that only you would know…
With the heart of a lion, the mind of a fox,
Feed us propaganda, we’re all slaves to the box!
Just slaves to the box!
Shape us and change us and make us your pawns,
Break us and tame us and paint black every dawn.
Day after day after day we’ll move on,
Day after day after day you’ll be gone…
Shape us and change us and make us your pawns,
Break us and tame us and paint black every dawn.
Day after day after day we’ll move on,
Day after day after day you’ll be gone…
The heart of a raven, the soul of a crow,
Weave us old tales that only you would know…
With the heart of a lion, the mind of a fox,
Feed us propaganda, we’re all slaves to the box!
Just slaves to the box!
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“The Scar of September (It’s All Over Now)”
You can’t see it all with the naked eye,
You can’t save them all without knowing why
There’s danger in the first place.
Things don’t always go as we planned,
Broken and defeated, you’re in no position to make demands,
So just sit down, get out of my face.
You’re under arrest, don’t make this any harder,
Just answer all my questions before you break my heart…
I’m crying right now, you know.
You killed someone tonight – do you remember?
Just tell me why we go through this each September.
Is there a reason she had to go?
You took her away from us –
The light of the world,
Apple of our eye…
You used to elude us
With pretty words,
Truthful lies…
It’s all over now,
We’ve caught you red handed in the cookie jar.
Don’t run now,
If you do, I can promise that you won’t get far.
Heavy hearts always beat the fastest,
Childhood dreams always scream the loudest,
Tell me why you persist to protest!
I’ve simply… got to know.
You always broke the mold, saw something new.
You guided us past any sort of troubles we went through.
What happened to him?
You used to give us what we wanted, you know.
Do you remember that? It was before she had to go…
Do you want to run again?
You’re a silent killer, you always do what you please…
I sometimes sit and wonder why we always have to freeze,
But you can do what you want.
Every time we question your reasons, why you do what you do,
You sit us right on down and tell us such things are against the rules.
Why are we the only ones you taunt?
You took her away, remember?
The light of the world,
Apple of my eye…
Now she’s the scar of September,
Never speaking any words,
She’s already died!
It’s all over now,
We’ve caught you in the act, stealing another heart…
Don’t run now,
We want to know the truth behind your part.
Heavy heads always think the longest,
Childish dreams always go the farthest.
Tell me why you kill us all!
I’ve simply… got to know.
Death in her sleep,
I hope she dreamt deep.
Death in my hands,
That I’ll never understand.
Death in her eyes,
Now I’m the one who cries.
I’m just dying to know
Why you kill us so!
Death in her sleep,
I hope she dreamt deep.
Death in my hands,
That I’ll never understand.
Death in her eyes,
Now I’m the one who cries.
I’m just dying to know
Why you kill us so!
It’s all over now,
We’ve caught you in the act, stealing another heart
Don’t run now,
We want to know the truth behind your part.
Heavy heads always think the longest,
Childish dreams always go the farthest…
Tell me why you kill us all,
Because I’ve simply… got to know why!
Who do you think you are!?
What is your part?
Why can you steal hearts,
Yet forbid us to play God?!
You claim to have made us all
You claim to have been behind the fall
And yet you forsake us,
When you could be saving us!
Who do you think you are!?
I don’t care if you can take me far
Far from the pain, out of the rain
I want a straight answer!
Stop eluding me, stop sending me riddles,
Stop acting so much better than me!
Why do you have to torture me?
She was all that I had, all that I knew!
I always want to scream out when talking to you!
It’s such a betrayal that after all these years,
You have to bend me, to break me, expose me to fears!
I’m not your little boy anymore, I’m through with that life
Your love is too tough, it cuts my heart like a knife
You’ve got to be some sort of fraud…
Stop acting like God!
You’re killing me, killing me…
Stop acting like God!
Suffocation… let me breathe…!
Stop acting like God!
September scars…
Stop acting like God!
Will always be hard…
Stop acting like God!
You don’t make it easier, you know…
Stop acting like God!
I don’t give a fuck about you anymore!
STOP ACTING LIKE GOD!
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