1. |
The Wolf
03:02
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The Wolf
It seems the wolf has returned
Howl it out and see who turns
You gnash your teeth and fall in line
When you blink, he’ll rob you blind
Mark your tracks. When you are gone…
Move by night. Asleep by dawn
It’s all the signs that multiply… all the risks
For them, it’s do or die.
Yeah...they don’t know why
The truth, they will hide
Yeah… he lets out a cry
Yet his eyes remain dry
“Oh no...!” He barks out at the crowd
You can’t tell them apart
Meanwhile, the wolf walks away and smiles
Oooo... the wolf dances on make believe
He screams out, taps out, ignores defeat
Is this who we sought to be?
It’s time to question his authority
It’s time to question all we see
Must be together for it to be
It seems the wolf has bestowed
Lines of debt he will not owe
To all of those who bought his lies
Turned your heads, ignored their crimes
The dreams of few ignore you too
Can’t accept their reasons why
It’s all the times he promised you
Only it was for him and not for you
Yeah… time to say bye
The truth you can’t deny
Yeah… flames lit up the sky
The wolf slips out of sight
Hell no, we cannot let this go
The wolf will return...
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2. |
Down River
03:18
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Down River
Central to the theme.
it’s bigger than you and me
Comes on like a storm.
Can’t have it here no more
Color aint gonna show
Nothing you don’t know.
Look into your mind
And feel it in your soul.
I see it coming on
it’s gone on far too long
They’re chanting on the lawn
That someday you’ll be gone
I guess I would if I could.
Does it mean I should?
Doesn’t Mean I would.
Out Loud, for now.
Last chance, get out
I will expose
Logic you don’t know
It's better than before
Empathy at the core
The world turns as it should
It wouldn’t stop if you could
It wouldn’t do any good
Chill out, step out
Silence for now
Hold on tight.
You’re going down river.
Never do no harm.
Life moves us down river.
I would if I could.
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3. |
Ode to the Sun
03:08
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Ode to the Sun
A new day started after it was done
Complicated for which side won
War of ideas the last one sung
A lasting sting yet no bee stung
The clouds moved over
The rains had begun
It’s an Ode to the Sun
Rise up for all
Expect so much from me
It’s an Ode to the Sun
It’s shining bright on me
The west wind blows the sand between your toes
Alive… this is how life goes
A wave overcomes
No longer bite your tongue
Inside… so the fight goes on… And on… and on
The fire burns bright from dusk till dawn
Soon I’m falling then you’ll be fast asleep
In your dreams I’m crawling on my knees
The moon is hiding the wide world from me
Association, gravitate the sea
It’s an Ode to the Sun
It’s shining bright on me
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4. |
Feels So Inclined
03:14
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Feel So Inclined
Hello. Heard it right.
That’s what I said.
Tomorrow. Another day.
It's in my head.
Doors open and they close.
I have no fear.
Backwards. Left and Right.
Bearings are clear.
A chance to make things right.
Gotta go out. Harness the light.
I feel so, feel so inclined.
Throw it away. Is easy to say.
And you will.
Remember next time. Who, when, and why.
Close your eyes.
Fall to the ground. Be homeward bound.
And reside.
All be forewarned. Allegiance is sworn.
And you’re born.
Comeback in a dream.
A bit too obscene.
Altered frame of mind.
You are asleep.
It's time for patience inside.
Gonna go out.
Earn the right.
I feel so, feel so inclined.
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5. |
Go Home
04:11
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Go Home
Lost track of my thoughts again
Its something I just can’t find
Lost eyes have been wondering
Please turn on the light
Go… Home… live life for your own
Accept what’s in front of you
Quell all attitude
And love
I got lost in a photograph
It meant the world to me
Lemonade, air conditioning
Yeah, I am living free
Go… Home… live life on your own
Soon you’ll find first is last
Consider learning from the past
And grow
Take a look at your own hands
Do they meet your demands?
Is there something I should say?
It can’t be the other way
Be… Come… a better man on your own
Go hide best you can
Avoid all hate and sin
And go home, go home, go
I need somebody
To feel warm
Like everybody
Yeah
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6. |
Little World
03:34
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Little World
Rampant run on the socialite
Expecting everyone just to
throw down and fight
In simplest of terms,
I do not concur
I can not.
I shall not.
I will not endure.
Gone, gone, gone, so long.
So, I’m heading out.
And I’ll be home soon.
We’re not ruling out.
A return debut.
You’re chasing the lies. Yeah.
You don’t realize. Yeah.
Your frame of mind. Yeah.
With the Devil inside.
You’ve lost control of your little world.
How empty is your little world.
Wrong, you’re wrong, so wrong.
We’re not throwing out.
Hope too soon.
We’re not ruling out.
Your repentance too.
We’re waving the flies. Yeah.
Can’t hide your eyes. Yeah.
A common disguise. Yeah.
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7. |
Litho Stone
03:27
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Litho Stone
Crowded stage as the lights are dimming
Slip, tumble, and fall
Mother’s focus with love and devotion
Stand up when you are called
The bond was broken but your heart is open
Fill it with all that you love
Ohh… Stone rolls on its own
Ohh…. Skips on water when thrown
Come together now… Yeah…
It’s expected now… Yeah…
On invisible thrones
Ain’t no misanthrope
Weathered by the storms
Ripped and torn
Covered in thorns
Then smiles some more
Litho Stone was built to endure
Litho Stone just like before
It’s six in the morning and my eyes are closing
Mind, body, and soul
The tracks are going in both directions
The stars will guide me back home
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8. |
Fade Away
04:30
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Fade Away
Oh. They call me a sinner.
They say I hate my fellow brother.
That I can't stand for another.
To question my moral standard.
Can you believe it?
They won’t believe it.
Push me around until I fall back down.
It took me a while but I found the ground.
Silently be the one who's free.
And don't blame me.
Oh. I'm no beginner.
You? You're one in a million.
We are specks of dust under the ocean.
Collection on the floor, start of a mountain.
I'll crack a smile, tooth to grin.
Nod my head, no wavering.
That's my cue. Goodbye to you.
Time to fade away.
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9. |
Midnight Stroll
04:17
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Midnight Stroll
I’ve been following
The last blowing wind
I find myself
Lost and wandering
I don’t need anyone
To tell me I have sinned
I’ve been walking
With these splintered shins
I’m on a roll
On a Midnight Stroll
You think it's easy
To stand and grow old
This time I’m calling
It's time to be told
Life ain't nothing
When you feel this cold
I’ve reached the depths
I have regrets
Ruled by numbers
Some of them too big
Light surrounds me
So I don’t go blind
Using my eyes
To express what's inside
I’m on a roll
On a Midnight Stroll
You think it's easy
To stand and grow old
This time I’m calling
It’s time to be told
Life ain't nothing
When you feel this cold
I’m on a roll
On a Midnight Stroll
I’m on a roll
On a Midnight Stroll
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10. |
The Forest
04:21
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The Forest
Calling all reinforcements
I need favor today
We’ve moved too far, too far away
I think it’s time to clear the slate
Come on, hey hey.
Your heat is rising.
Come on, hey hey.
Your demons are flying.
Expect checkmate.
The pons are dying.
The king is on the run.
He’s staying silent.
The queen is on her own.
Not even trying.
The jester is on the beat.
Calls out the liars.
The crowd jumps to their feet.
Times are getting dire.
Come on, hey hey.
What should I do?
When I’m all alone with you?
What should I say?
To make all that is wrong go away?
When darkness falls and you’re awake.
And your head needs to clear some space.
You find yourself so far away.
I think it’s time to seize the day.
When you’re this deep in The Forest.
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11. |
Free As Me
05:05
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You are Free
I feel the silence start to drift and grow
As the people start to come and go
We tell ourselves that it's alright
Like a meteor across the sky
For all the reasons I don’t even know
Trip and fall on your big toe
Down in a hole you lie
I’m wrong. You’re right.
Open up inside
Breath deep and sigh
From the moment your body starts to fall asleep
To the time when your mind starts to move downstream
Anything is possible in your dreams
You are free.
All the possibilities I have missed
I’ve returned with a tighter fist
I’ll make promises I will hold
The last thing I want to do is bend and fold
Not alone
Truth be told
You’ll see
I’m wrong, you’re right
Standing up tonight
It's gone.
So bright.
From the moment your body starts to fall asleep
To the time when your mind starts to move downstream
Anything is possible in your dreams
You are free.
You’re free
You’re free
Free as me
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