Shelter

Lyrics to Rejuvenate :
I feel the pressure pinching
I feel it strangulate
Although I'm on a path
I get enticed to deviate
Sometimes life is peircing
Just want to intoxicate
And run away from all the pain
And no longer participate, enough
Contemplation, meditation, restoration
No more frustration
We work until we break, I say break away
How much more can I take ?
Rejuvenate
I know this world can get me back up against the wall
Sometimes I feel as if there's gonna be a brawl
Sometimes I throw my hands up
Sometimes I sit and cry
And wonder if there's one that cares
If I live or die, enough
We give ourselves
But we major in many minor things
There's no one else
To change the way we're living
We must be the one

Lyrics to Turn It Around :
So proud of this modern society, with all of our brains what did we gain with our technology? Better wars, cars and VCR's is what they're building for me; but this world's not getting satisfied it's building more greed. And TV that's for me, our advance communication. Wasting my time, mind and imagination. Station to station - mind devastation. Polluting our youth across the nation. And this is what they're calling civilization. Our leaders push us forward to annihilation. Nation against nation, this is our creation; intoxicate, inebriate to keep from contemplation. Doctors work on cures for diseases we created; from cancer causing chemicals we dumped and then ate. The birds and bees and trees are becoming outdated, 'cause modern man's advanced mind is too sophisticated. So proud of modern sexual liberation with broken families and unwanted population. Expect three out of four divorces in any given situation; while the kids are left out for their street education. And so called freedom is obtained by good looks or a gun; and money changes laws no matter what they've done. And the greatest goal in life is to have some fun; at anybody's cost to be number one. Well I'm sick of these lies and some denial; if we care out there lets make our arrival. Our twentieth century advancement will go on for a while; how much more will we destroy in the name of survival?

Lyrics to In The Name Of Comfort :
Ideals fall through... and promises too. We'll skip the test... and settle for less. Who's been overlooked... and who's been rooked? Who's left to die... and who's left to cry? We'll shut our ears... we don't want to hear. The suffering and pain... it'll bother our brain. Don't like being disturbed... or even perturbed. Oh so many hurt for wanting comfort first! Turn off the brain... to reason is pain. It's easier to accept... than to question it. We'll tag and lable... and assume when we're able. Lost our common sense... for the sake of convenience. What friends did we abuse... and who did we use? Which did we chose... and which will we lose? Well it's easier to judge... and hold a grudge. But left sad and lonely, I relied on comfort only! And how much will we waste... decorating our space? A high priced nest... just so we can rest. A test of sincerity; can we preform the austerity? Excuses justification for a comfortable situation

Lyrics to Society Based On Bodies :
A society based on bodies. Sexual liberation that is chaining us down. Giving us the freedom to spend our life chasing it around and the movies, and the magazines tell us we're out of place, if we don't have the fashion and the cash and a pretty face. In my society. Based on bodies, judging bodies, killing bodies, chasing bodies, does anybody care. And if you're ugly or fat, well sorry 'bout that. You're ranked second class no matter where your heads at. Now thanks to our pursuit after the body, we're shooting down our theory of equality in my society. Let's look beyond the body and envision the soul. Real equality would shine free that would be my goal. No tall small us them young or old in my...

Lyrics to Death And Dying :
You're the only thing that sobers me up and keeps me always trying, it may look bleak but I can't be weak and I go on with more crying. Each moment I search it won't get worse. So when will I stop denying. Give up these lies, time's ticking by, as I watch this body dying. I'm gonna get some answers. The trival things I'm caught up in, can I give up this fantasy? I know there's much more in store than what my eyes can see. Five minutes, five weeks, or fifty years, which moment will be the last? And when time runs out, what was it all about? This is all going by too fast. You belittle my problems and by doing so solve them, no more worries today. We say we understand you, but don't plan for to be coming our way. I fear for my peers and see the future in every elderly body's face. But this fantasy is hard to see, and when death comes we're blown away. Death and dying, but no more crying

Lyrics to Photographs Lie :
As I admire the smiles on the people in the photo I think "what am I missing this time?" I'm always racing, chasing, someone, somewhere that isn't mine. Thinking that the grass is greener, greener on the other side. Thinking that in your shoes, I'll be satisfied. First admiration, then contemplation, tricking my mind. Cause I know that photographs lie. Well photographs lie, they fool my eyes, they show me somehting that is not. It's like fire that makes me desire what they have, while they may want what I've got. And this romanticism is like a prison, 'cause life won't turn out to how it is forseen. So will anybody care or just be there to pick up our shattered dreams. Admiring you while you may be admiring me. Photographs paint a false picture of reality. And I think I'd rather leave it, leave it as a blur. Instead of lamenting over the past of things that never were

Lyrics to Shelter :
I need your shelter. I've had enough. Oh, I need your help. Just through my eyes I see, thinking that this world revolves around me. And with myself as the center, I'll never see, what is illusion and reality. NAMA OM VISNU-PADAYA KRSNA-PRESTHAYA BHU-TALE SRIMATE BHAKTIVEDANTA SVAMIN ITI NAMINE. I'm all tied up and my eyes are shut. And these chains I've made they're too tough to cut. By me, by me, I need someone who's free. Inattentive, insensitive, for what others have found. Letting false ego drag me around. I'm confessing, I'm missing all I can learn. I'm not humbling, I'm crumblig and now I'm concerned. I'll never fulfill these desires, I need something hire. Please save me from this fire

Lyrics to Enough :
I thought you were the one I loved. I thought you were my freedom, you were my drug. I thought the more of you the more relief. But when it was supposed to be perfect I just got more grief. Well I've had enough, it's time to wake up. I thought it could only get better. I thought that we would last forever. I was chewing the chewed, I couldn't taste it. I knew it was nonsense, but I couldn't face it. Well I've had enough, it's time to wake up. And I pray, I'm just praying that I can't let go. Fighting for the right while not knowing what's wrong. Trying to change the world with a song. And all those romantic days, even the best, I realize now led me to more distress. We'll I've had enough, it's time to wake up

Lyrics to Busy Doing Nothing :
The masters slave at their occupations. Surrender to thier boss and all of his dictations. Never questioning thier situation. As each day flies on by so does thier life's duration. You never ask why, you've got a career. It's nine to five, year after year. Is there a point behind mindless determination? Is there a goal behind all of the aggravation? It's labeled success, it seems like sheer frustration. Like running a race, thats got no destination. You never ask why, you've got a career. It's nine to five, year after year. Don't be busy doing nothing! Work like a dog, beg fro your free. The money gained is used to maintain things you don't need. You desire to aquire all that you see. You're getting more entangled though you thought that you'd be free.You never ask why, you've got a career. But there is a reason why we're here. Don't be busy doing nothing!

Lyrics to Knowledge Of The Absolute :
Just hear from me and you can know, all the knowledge to be known. The dormant wisdom of the soul, just hear and watch it all unfold. There's spirit, there's matter and both of these come from one Supreme Personality. The origin of you and me, real wisdom is to know all three. Who's got knowledge of the absolute? Who wants knowledge of the absolute? You're the light of the sun, the fragrance of the earth. The ability in humanity. You're the source of illusion that blindfolds those who don't want to see. You're the power of all powerful men. You're the life of all that lives. All beings have their source in you. You are the seed of all that is

Lyrics to Hands Of Time :
All of our heros, they were forces to go. The wealth, strength, and glamour they were made of, where is it now? Profit, postition, prestige, and name all that was valued, but was it again? Seems I best refrain from all that nonsense that won't remain. Seems like a crime. Hands of time. All the kings and all the things they thought they possessed. As time ticks they soon realize, nothing could be kept. Even beauty of the body, not to mention the strength of the strong. We were wrong, it's gone, so tell me to whom did it belong? This world's a mirage that we embrace with our love and energy. Collecting and protecting all that we see. It's a suckers bet, we get upset. Filled with these and heartaches and regrets. The best investment I see: Something to hold on to permanently

Lyrics to Not Just A Package :
Just lump everyone in. Then you don't have to begin. To use discrimination. And to set the matter straight. And to end some pointless hate. Here's some information: I'm not proud of my place of birth. some random place on earth. I claim no nationality. I'm no religious institution or denomination. I'm a seperate personality. Don't put your labels on me. There's so much more you can't see. Stop soncocting stories, inventing categories. Of who I should be. We're all in cults - I'm not alone. Before you go and cast the first stone. Think of all thats programmed in your head. All these loaded words aside, The question is: how to purify life? Soon you'll be dead. Although you point at me. It's obvious to see: That all the people do conform. And that this whole world's a stage. And everyone's engaged in dressing in different uniforms. To become unconditioned from society. You must know who you are, originally. Take a look at the costume you wear. From your sneakers to your hair. Who's life is the fantasy? All designations aside. I'm not trying to hide. Behind some churchianity. We're all wandering spirit souls. And if you too want life's goal. We must develop honesty

Lyrics to Progressive Man :
So we went ahead and did it. Come on everyone does. And you can't hold me responsible. It's just part of love. A mistake, a miscalculation. Confirming statistics in our nation. Hey, look me in the eye. I wish you wouldn't cry. And paint this picture of me as some horrible guy. Well the joy of sex and the freedom of fun. But the burden lies on you. Your just a kid and crazy if you have it. But it's your choice what you do. I'd like to stay around and hang out. But I got other things to do. Try to keep in touch. I don't write that much. I'm sure youunderstand. Progressive man. In the guise of love and fun and happiness. I've never seen so much distress. It's past midnight and I don't want to fight. We should really get to bed. Don't tell your mother, your sisters or your brothers. They'll all want me dead. Responsibility - it never beckoned me. Hey, I'm only 21, I'm practially a bum. How did all this mess come from harmless fun? (Are you sure I'm the guilty one?) I know I should care, I know it's not fair. Hey it's easier to run. Loneliness made me say I love you. I think I lied to myself. Don't call - I don't want to hear at all. Forgive me if you can. Progressive man. Well I just did what they all do. And everyone else is doing. I've heard stories of romance. And I wanted to take a chance. To taste what they're pursuing. Love storied told to me. In books, TV, and magazines. So excuse me if you can. But try to understand. I'm a victim too... Progressive man

Lyrics to Consumer :
Magazines fill the aisles for hobbies,
clothes and styles.
Selling us more all the while.
Commercials tell us what to aquire
planting seeds of desire.
Pouring oil on the fire.
The consumer always pays the fee with great hope and anxiety.
But he's always left wanting more.
We're all hungry that's agreed but we don't know what we need.
You see there's more than just this body to feed.
Advertisers create false necessities.
Send us out on shopping sprees.
One more thing that's all we'll need.
Sex sells: billboards rely on it.
Any product with some woman trying it.
Are you laughing or are you buying it?
(I'm no consumer)

Lyrics to In Praise Of Others :
Well, it's hard to glorify others due to my
Intense pride
Even amongst friends you'll find I sit and criticize
That's what I do best, it's how I forget my actual size
A leash that ties me to this world
Yeah, a wicked mind brought me to this world, Lord, please help me move forward
I've been guilty so long, I know that I'm wrong, please help me sing this song in praise of others
In praise of others
In praise of others
In praise
Can I glorify others, my sisters or my brothers or anyone else?
Each fault that I find in you I find tenfold in myself
Envy, a disease, it's inside of me
But I'm the loser in the end
Yeah, a wicked mind brought me to this world, Lord, please help me move forward
I've been guilty so long, I know that I'm wrong, please help me sing this song in praise of others
In praise of others
In praise of others
In praise
Hey
I should have blamed myself
Instead of everyone else
But God forbid they find fault with me, we're instant enemies
How dare I see myself honestly as others may see
A proud fool, I turn away, won't hear what they say, it might benefit me
But I remain tied in this net of pride but I wanna be free
Yeah, a wicked mind brought me to this world, Lord, please help me move forward
I've been guilty so long, I know that I'm wrong, please help me sing this song in praise of others
In praise of others
In praise of others
In praise
Praise of others

Lyrics to One Concern :
Well I don't want wealth, what can it buy? What can I purchase that'll satisfy? "You want success, well you better invest" But there's still distress, don't buy their lie. Money in the bank think you're scot free. More anxiety, false security. Desire to accumulate, it'll never satiate. Another fish takes the bait, You know it's not the answer. My one concern is not own land or sky or ocean. Or get up on some stage and go through some motions. I want this iron heart of mine to soften with some emotion. My one concern: to manifest devotion. I'm not looking for a game that call romance. I've been in that trance and it's all skin deep. But yes I want love that's what I'm dreaming of. I know it's there but it ain't that cheap. Don't want skin attraction, promising satisfaction. Big distraction from what I really need. Scratch the itch, watch desire increase. Where is the peace? You know it's not the answer. Don't want pats on the back. Shows and powerful fans, already think I'm bigger than I really am. I've experienced fame, it's a trip on the brain. And it made me insane, I'm just a tiny man. People pound the pavement they want to make it big. Big star, big band, or the perfect gig. Cut through the illusions. Hype is just confusion. You know the conclusion. You know it's not the answer

Lyrics to Better Way :
Their idea of success is all I detest I say forget it. All the value today soon gets taken away. Don't they get it? They think that happiness can be purchased, I don't buy it anymore. The people run to have some fun. But their frowns give them away. Give up the chase for a higher taste. We found a better way. They give me advice, But it won't suffice because they're blind men. They're sophisticated, educated - still frustrated. I don't want to be like them. An invitation to follow in your footsteps? I don't buy it anymore. A simple way to live your life, without worry or strife and no misgivings. In harmony with all that be. It's plain to see that's how we should be living. I heard your promises for the future. I don't buy it anymore

Lyrics to Eleventh Day Of The Moon :
Sages recommend
Increase our meditation
Decrease bodily demands
Pilgrams in the streets
Bare feet, they stop and drop and roll
Right in the sacred sand and I know
Some can't understand the power of the holy land
Unless they live it first hand
But I chose it instead of this world you see
And all of it's insanity
But now I sit inside
Confind and I pray I'll return soon
On the eleventh day of the moon
Cows graze in the shade
Made from temples greeting sunrise
As ladies sing their morning prayers
Bathing in the waves
On Yamuna's shore, I smile more
And I breathe deep 'cause I have no cares
And I know
Nirupadhi-Karunena Sri-Saci-Nandena
Tvayi Kapati-Satho 'pi Tvat-Priyenarpito 'smi
Iti Khalv Mama Yogyayogatam Tamagrihnan
Nija-Nikata-Nivasam Dehi Govardhana Tvam
Let me go

Lyrics to In Praise Of Others :
Well, it's hard to glorify others due to my
Intense pride
Even amongst friends you'll find I sit and criticize
That's what I do best, it's how I forget my actual size
A leash that ties me to this world
Yeah, a wicked mind brought me to this world, Lord, please help me move forward
I've been guilty so long, I know that I'm wrong, please help me sing this song in praise of others
In praise of others
In praise of others
In praise
Can I glorify others, my sisters or my brothers or anyone else?
Each fault that I find in you I find tenfold in myself
Envy, a disease, it's inside of me
But I'm the loser in the end
Yeah, a wicked mind brought me to this world, Lord, please help me move forward
I've been guilty so long, I know that I'm wrong, please help me sing this song in praise of others
In praise of others
In praise of others
In praise
Hey
I should have blamed myself
Instead of everyone else
But God forbid they find fault with me, we're instant enemies
How dare I see myself honestly as others may see
A proud fool, I turn away, won't hear what they say, it might benefit me
But I remain tied in this net of pride but I wanna be free
Yeah, a wicked mind brought me to this world, Lord, please help me move forward
I've been guilty so long, I know that I'm wrong, please help me sing this song in praise of others
In praise of others
In praise of others
In praise
Praise of others

Lyrics to Man Or Beast :
Power, takes it right from you
Coward, steps on those he screws
Recreation, women used, tossed
Adoration, from others beasts equally as lost
Dressed to impress you but I really know what's underneath
And I know peace can never be as long as he still walks the streets
Endorsed by our culture, so I'm sitting here with disbelief
He rules this land, makes his demands but is he man or beast ?
Dedication, anger, conceit, pride
Sophistication, we know that's a lie
Consumes, he just eats, whatever
Costumes, you think you fooled us ?
Never
Give the best position, people listen without thinking it through
We honor by externals, the most foolish thing to do
Charisma without substance, that's what we pursue
Raise your hand people, take a stand people
Is he man people, man or beast?

Lyrics to Time's Ticking Away :
We gave into our passions but were never satisfied
And all the public pressure made us only live a lie
Gave into scripting persons who never wished our best
How much will we give in till we become what we detest ?
So I've gotta say: time's ticking away
I say let's take success in our hands
Let's start taking command
All our short term pleasure is our driving force in life
Which leads us to more suffering, tragedy and vice
Everyone's a victim, only few are safe
So we must take control before we become total slaves
Let's start taking command of life
We're living this life like we watch tv, just see
I can't let this world react upon me, not me
Grab a hold of opportunity at any cost

Lyrics to Helpless :
Let me tell you a story that will make your stomach turn
Lacked in laboratories so the public never learns
Vivisection crimes shamefully confined
"It's science and it's progress", is the standard party line
Souls have different bodies so they get no liberty
Like Mengele's experiments in 1943
And the guilty get numb from the denigration
And devastation of God's creation
Our taxes foot the bill, give access for their kill
Drug industry's pushing poison without any guilt
They test and persecute in fear of legal suits
But a monkey's not a man, so this whole thing is a ruse
And I stand opposed to the non-humane
We band to expose their twisted brains
Disdain their brains, I'm unashamed
When side effects disease the people, you'll know who to blame
What ya gonna do (2x), people ?
Make a chance
What ya gonna do (2x), people ?
We can do it
Profits are the reason why the death toll grows
The number's in the billions but it's never quite disclosed
Drug industry's pushing wonder drugs
Sweeping failed experiments right under the rug
And while we're on the topic, do they really want to heal ?
Do they really want to cure the people or just want to steal ?
A refined food culture of our century
And diet is the reason why our nation's diseased
You see hippocrates spoke words like these
"Let food be your medicine", but who believes ?
It's a health care nightmare, declare despair
Just see your parents give a fortune to the pharmacy
Anyway, to get okayed by the FDA
Torture's done is some heinous ways
As healers of the people they are portrayed
But you'd be amazed at the way the people are being betrayed
Is there a human left in all humanity
It's hard to find, it's hard to find just one
Is there a human left in all humanity ?
Lately it's been hard to find just one
Bred and sold like merchandise in their magazines
Dressed real nice for the guillotine
Bred with disease for an extra fee
It's their industry's insanity
And the zoos and the pounds are now implacated
Selling their unwanted to be mutilated
Violated, devastated, decimated
And all the above ain't understated

Lyrics to Whole Wide World :
Well, it's right before our eyes
But still the grass is always greener on the chase
It's been twenty-something years
But still there's nothing really happening in this town
And no matter where I go
The kids they say they want to move right from this place
Don't like where they're going, what they're doing
They're just waiting around
And you say you gotta move
You better think it through
All around the whole wide world
There's faces, different places
That we run to like we're running a race
Traveling around the whole wide world
Won't mean anything
If I can't sit in peace in one place
We're changing places
Always moving to escape our life's pain
In every city, different places, different faces
Keeps life new all the time
And I know I won't be happy just moving around
It's all just the same 'cause everywhere you go
You'll discovered that you're chased by your mind
We don't like standing around
Standing in one place
All that we can do
We'd better think it through

Lyrics to Refusal :
As a youth I knew it, and yes I did bend
I wanted acceptance and friends
Confidence broken from repeated peer pressure
I'd give in again and again
And yes, I wanted love but I loved what's inside
And I remeber the day when I drew that line
Between following my heart and someone else
And gaining some friends but losing myself
I refuse to bend just to impress a few
I refuse to be the one you want me to
I refuse to live the life you do, so small
Sometimes it's best not to fit in this world at all
And still as I grow, I smell defeat
As twisted shepherds herd up their sheep
Insteda of challenging we lay fast asleep
When sewing apathy, disaster's what reaps
Afraid, alone and out of place, but I refuse
I won't get lured into their race, I refuse
How could a man go on and live with himself
Giving up discrimination
Our minds have been molded from all we've imbibed
We still think we make our choices in life
Media barrage assults our minds
Personality pruned while we're still in our prime

Lyrics to Hated To Love :
Left many friends behind
I think thay went and thought I lost my mind
But for years I felt confined
With all the small thinking of our time
And I'm convinced nobody would ever have a clue
Of all thet I've been through
Dropped it all, let it fall and I ran to you
The smartest thing I'd ever do
Hated to love, I was concerned
About living life and getting burned
A repeat performance going on in my life
Hated to love but still I'd yearn
And I've returned to relearn
How to live a life worth living
And I wanted to confide
Not to hide but my friends and family
Just couldn't hear my side
So I walked right on by
And tried to live a life
Where I'd finally be satisfied
Most won't agree with me, that's ok by me
'Cuz I don't agree with most of the population
And popularity don't mean so much to me
I can't invest in their success, it needs interpretation
Seasons change, night turns to day
Why must it all just slip away ?
Dreams all fade, create yesterday
But I know this can stay