ghaw2007

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Verse 1
Colour is size, size is everything
Take a number and get in line
The glory you possess is in high demand
And you'll share it with all who are intrigued
An undeniable wonder of the world
To look at, to hold, and to have
A snake and a dove rolled into one package
Lay it on thick and be unrelenting

Verse 2
Many don't give a damn about your ageless plight
Your concerns are ignored
Blending in is what you're expected to do
Although you're failing
You reject your innate capabilities
And subscribe to nonsensical dogma
A half-being kneeling before the mighty
Begging for scraps and for sympathy
If only you knew your origins and purpose
The world as we know it would be forever changed

Verse 3
Without justice, there's no peace of mind
Unscramble your brains and reclaim yourself
Being a clown won't get you far away
From the distractions and pitfalls which surround you
When you're presented with playing by the rules or taking short-cuts
Choose wisely
Moments reverberate beyond breath and sound
Like a roller coaster, they keep pushing forward

Chorus
A spectrum, a state of mind, a group
You're the master and it's the subject
An institution to maintain and to destroy
You're the challenger of bodies and minds

Written by B. (Monday, October 26, 2015)
Copyright 2015

ghaw2007

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Verse 1
Addicted to lemons instead of guys named Don
Refusing to be tainted by the personalities of others
Worshipping spices instead of white Jesus
The pot has been stirred and its hotter than cayenne pepper
Swimming in clean water instead of watching TV
Being physically active will stimulate my mind
Accepting myself while rejecting self-help gurus
Doctor [fill in the blank] can lecture someone else
Soaking up sunlight instead of bad habits
Being filled with the warmth of the light and wanting more

Verse 2
Stuffing my face with books instead of rice and beans
I won't be obese and I'll be well-informed
Recognizing who enemies are and keeping them close to me
Like a game of snakes and ladders
You're one step away from being bitten
Putting on costumes to keep me warm
Instead of hiding from myself and the rest of the world
Selling the truth instead of bodies and lies
Purity and honesty are a forgotten art
Like an ancient city, it's waiting to be uncovered
When it's personal, it's priceless
Knowing what to keep and discard
Beginning as a caterpillar then becoming a butterfly

Verse 3
Using information as a weapon instead of guns and bombs
When it's accurate and concise, it can cut through lies and deception
Like the strongest spider web preventing a stampede
From trampling over everything that's pure and precious
Accepting history for the way it is
Instead of sweeping it off its feet and romanticizing it
Even though it can be altered and casually dismissed
I'll keep searching for what's real and dismiss all that's fake

Verse 4
Learning how to play chess instead of how to hate
Being logical and strategic when dealing with differences
Catching flies with honey instead of a cold from germs
Jumping over obstacles and relishing in victory
Effects from a thought can outlast the beating of a heart
If I'm careful enough
What I do will be replicated and improved upon
Being the king of my domain without wearing a crown
Sovereign in mind, body, and soul

Chorus
No desperate need for superiority
I am who I am, I know what I know
You can't appease me with ponies
I'll reject your lollipops
I'll ride my own wave
No matter how large or small

Written by B. (Thursday, November 5, 2015)
Copyright 2015

ghaw2007

Life As We Know It

Verse 1
If you're fast, they'll chase after you
If you're slow, they'll run over you
If you're weak, they'll bury you into the ground
If you're strong, they'll try to wrestle with you
If you're fat, they'll poke you with pins
If you're skinny, they'll shove sandwiches in your mouth
If you're curious, they'll purchase books for you
If you're indifferent, they'll pity you
The scales of life, the spectrum
To which everything is measured upon

Verse 2
If you're tall, they'll want to cut your legs off
If you're short, they'll want to sit on your head
If you're funny, they'll want you to entertain them
If you're stoic, they'll treat you like a robot
If you're black, they'll have no compassion for you
If you're white, they'll send you to the moon
If you're gay, they'll want you to be a clown
If you're depressed, they'll name pajamas after you
If you're cool, they'll think of you as arrogant
If you're awkward, they'll want to trip you over
The wheels of time, the journey
To which everyone is struggling on

Verse 3
If you're se-xually active, they'll think of you as a s-lut
If you're a virgin, they'll want you to live in basements
If you're famous, they'll want to break into your house
If you're obscure, they'll think of you as worthless
If you're right, they'll want to punish you
If you're wrong, they'll welcome you into their club
If you're free, they'll want to limit your options
If you're stuck, they'll rejoice with glee
The scales of life, the spectrum
To which everything is measured upon
The wheels of time, the journey
To which everyone is struggling on

Bridge
It's difficult to distinguish between animals and humans
Being the sole inhabitant of an island is a recurring dream
There's only so many grits one can cook before insanity prevails

Chorus
You've got to keep on walking
Act like a freight train
And roll over all things and those who get in your way
No regret, no remorse as you disintegrate in a dog eat dog world
This is life as we know it

Written by B. (Monday, November 9, 2015)
Copyright 2015

LivHartell

I really adore your lyrics. Keep up the good work!!

ghaw2007

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Close your eyes and give me your land
In return I'll give you glorified lies
No need to starve when I have all the food
Display loyalty and you'll get to eat
Necessities will be at your disposal
So long as you agree with me

You'll get to brush your teeth and cover your as-s
Pretty please forgive me if that sounds crass
You're too sensitive but I can help to butch you up
Put you in a ring with a prize fighter
Charge people lots of money to see the spectacle
If your ear is bitten off
Do the same to the other guy
By helping me you're helping yourself
Your assistance will go a long way
By making you a better person and enriching your soul

Clap your hands and bear witness with me
As I speak the truth ever so loudly
Every word I say is from on high
Don't reject me for I'm the messenger
Syllables spill out like water from a tap
Gather all the buckets and have them filled

Time is always of the essence
Sadly, it waits for no man
We could go on and on about how things should be
Indulge ourselves in wasteful fantasies
But those luxuries are bestowed on children
And it's up to us to teach them the right way

What goes around may come back your way
And if it does, you better duck
You'll have to come to terms with your actions
Embrace accountability as gracefully as you can
Stand tall, keep your head up high
For I'm always by your side

If you ask for forgiveness, you shall receive it
A judgement-free environment is an optimal one
I'll teach you compassion and empathy
And my personal brand of philosophy
You don't have to travel the world to get what you need
The cup of wisdom is now in your hands
You've been dehydrated
Drink up and fill your soul
Goodness will purify you in profound ways
It has the ability to outlast your bones

The future is here and now
What you make of it is everlasting
No need to knock on wood if you do as you're told
Foolish beings have been bought and sold
But you're wise enough to understand the gift you've been given

Going down is not an option
You do your best to live a good life
It gets more challenging as the days pass
And surrendering becomes appealing
Follow my lead and you'll eventually see
That what I've explained to you is real

I'm interested in your well-being
I'm interested in your healing
A comprehensive approach without restrictions
A metamorphosis of every cell and thought
Clean out your ears and eyes
For I have the cure you seek
The search for tomorrow begins now
You're young and on the edge of adventure
Place your feet in my hands
And I'll release you into the sky
You'll go beyond the clouds
And experience what's on the other side

Written by B. (Wednesday, November 25, 2015)
Copyright 2015

ghaw2007

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Verse 1
Typical journeys beyond the sun
And roller-coasters in my heart
I've rejected love so many times that I've lost count
Black daggers and white knives
Within an inch of my eyes and hands
Always on guard and never surprised
Trust is reserved for fools
Catastrophic interactions and fallout like no one has ever seen
History is made and revised
The mind is the ultimate prize

Verse 2
Mad men and little women
Working together behind the scenes
Pushing paper and creating lies
These are the elders to despise
With one foot forward, a dozen steps back
Kicked repeatedly when on the ground
Yelling fire is more advantageous
To getting the help I need
The weak beg, the smart take for themselves
If the lights are red, they change it to green
Reinvention is a necessary skill
To learn and to implement

Verse 3
A rebel of unknown status
Refusing the poison that's presented to me
Still, some things go unnoticed
The senses are compromised
In an era of confusion and angst
The lack of fortitude is the centrepiece
If I have no standards, I'll accept everything
Blending in like snowflakes in blizzards
All roads eventually lead to somewhere
My main goal is to achieve peace of mind
Nothing is free, sacrifices must be made
To learn is to live with failure

Chorus 1
Bumps and bruises come and go
The healing process is sometimes slow
Naturality gains popularity
But no one knows who I am

Chorus 2
Distractions and deadlines come and go
Personal improvement is sometimes slow
Psychology gains popularity
But no one knows who I am

Chorus 3
Thoughts and actions come and go
The passage of time is sometimes slow
Marathons gain popularity
But no one knows who I am

Written by B. (Friday, November 27, 2015)
Copyright 2015

ghaw2007

Out of Time

Verse 1
Hide your husbands, hide your boyfriends
I'm coming for them
They've reached the age of maturity
And now they'll be used and abused
Subjected to harsh treatments
Treated worse than dogs
Rites of passages are common
And this particular one is a favourite of mine
Through their loss and through their pain
I'll gain everything that's been promised to me

Verse 2
When you control nothing
Everything will eventually work against you
Inflation and technology are never to blame
For that, you'll have to use a mirror
Your inheritances have been squandered
And your sole objective is to hide from competitors
The dreams of your country haven't been realized
You took your eyes off the prize
But still you complain
You are confused despite what most people may say
Whose life is it anyway?
It's yours and you've ruined it

Verse 3
Children gather around for your daily dose of madness and misery
You'll have to fend for yourselves
In a world that's been described as being unforgiving
They preach that education will be your saving grace
But it's just another religion
The only thing your elders can do for you
Is pat you on the head and feed you fairy-tales

Chorus
When you're out of breath
You won't be immune to the effects of time and space
Only fools reject the inevitable
Every road has been marched on
And now you're out of time

Written by B. (Tuesday, December 15, 2015)
Copyright 2015

ghaw2007

The One That Got Away

Verse 1
You're as lovely as a rose
That I want to pluck out of the ground
Place inside a box and throw into the sea
Watch it drift away
And be glad by what I've done

Verse 2
What you presented to me was nothing more than a dream
A fantasy concocted in your laboratory
I was your experiment
Someone to observe and analyze
My flesh and my bones were not seen as important to you
Wants and needs were driven underground
I was swallowed whole and rolled around inside you

Verse 3
I'm the one who got away from your influence
From all that you have created
Chains were broken and new thoughts are forming
All my senses are revitalized
I never knew that I could be vibrant

Chorus
Broken promises led to the realization
That you were being truthful about yourself
At that point, denial ran its course
You captured the spotlight as I viewed from the sidelines
It was like I was a trinket for your shallow life
So I become the one that got away

Written by B. (Monday, December 21, 2015)
Copyright 2015

ghaw2007

The Black Parade

Verse 1
Spend money with your oppressor
A daily ritual
Hold your hand out for crumbs and be grateful
Adjust your attitude and beliefs to fit the norm
Born without privileges and learning through the storm
Solo and so low in a wicked system
A product of mistakes and trauma
A damaged item

Bridge 1
You're f-ucked up and you don't realize it
Acclimation to dysfunction has been successful
Groomed from conception to engage in destruction
Your output is a manifestation of self-hatred

Verse 2
Golden opportunities evaporating into the air
Assumed connections weakening amid controversy
Self-constraint doesn't exist
When microphones are shoved in your face
Giving away secrets and customs for momentary gain
Forming crucial bonds is undesirable
An island unto yourself
What you dread the most won't cease to be
21st century reality

Bridge 2
You're incomplete in a broken world
A collection of disappointment and depression
A psyche passed through generations
You're unsettled and usually on edge

Verse 3
Fallen from grace and worshipping an external force
Mirrors have been shattered into unrecognizable pieces
Reasoning in short supply
An abundance of emotions
The black parade is always seen but rarely acknowledged

Chorus
You're f-ucked up and you don't realize it
Daring and dangerous
You're incomplete in a broken world
Detached and declining
The black parade - what's constructed and flawed
The black parade - reflections of existence

Written by B. (Wednesday, January 13, 2016)
Copyright 2016

ghaw2007

We

Verse 1
We are not candy, we are not animals
We're originators of a land
That's been used and abused
We are serious about our liberation
We're disengaging from creations
Which have been designed to harm us
Nothing is more important than truth and independence
The authority of our lives
What we choose to believe in
It's what we worship
It's what we try to manifest regularly
Without it, we're epically hollow
And far from who we should be
Perfecting the skills of listening and thinking
Will determine the path of our journey
And our eternal status

Verse 2
Brain-washing is a practice we engage in
To rid ourselves of the junk
That's been accumulated over the years
The notions of inferiority were accepted and taught
And now are rejected
They are banished from our breath and sounds
From our thoughts and behaviour
If it's not important, then it's not worth trying
Something to ignore, something to forget
And to not be bothered with
We've been carrying the heavy weight of frustration and anger
Our experiences were being tainted
And our senses were compromised

Verse 3
There are consequences to having nothing
To letting anything affect you
To suppressing your natural abilities
What you give is ultimately what you get
So give all that you can to yourself
Be exceedingly generous
There are rules to follow, plans to conceive of
Whatever condition you're in
You'll need confidence for elevation

Chorus
We will be healthy
We will be mighty again
We will express ourselves in productive and profound ways
We will be intelligent
We will be compassionate
We will learn how to be human again

Written by B. (Wednesday, January 13, 2016)
Copyright 2016