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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 We Can Make It Through :
Worries piled high, you're on the edge, you can't let go, you feel the stress, you're so obsessed with all the debts you think you're owed
We create that victim inside, no different than suicide and I'll be there no matter what you do, no matter what you choose
Cause we can make it through, yes, I know the ordeal, I know how you feel but I believe, yes, I believe in you
Just do what you can do
What more can you ask, it's not just a task, no matter what happens to you, we can make it through
We can make it through

Low self esteem, forgot how to dream but you're so tall
If you could only see in you what I see there would be no fear at all
Cause problems that we start to find have originated in our mind and we have the power and strength to just let go, don't you think I know?

Cause we can make it through, yes, I know the ordeal, I know how you feel but I believe, yes, I believe in you
Just do what you can do
What more can you ask, it's not just a task, no matter what happens to you, we can make it through
We can make it through
We can make it

It's all good, yeah, sits all fine
If we can pacify our minds
Don't want you to feel left behind
Cause I'm right by your side
I'm right by your side
So no matter what you do

Cause we can make it through, yes, I know the ordeal, I know how you feel but I believe, yes, I believe in you
Just do what you can do
What more can you ask, it's not just a task, no matter what happens to you, we can make it through

Lyrics to The Value Of Sitting With Myself :
Not a hermit, not depressed, don't mind bein' here comfortless, sometimes I know it's best, just sit here with my mind
Life is now and zooming by, the moment is the highest high, no waitin', hatin', live it, give a try
In the van on tour again seems like a moving picture show, we must let go, excited senses overwhelmed I float on air with nothing below, we must let go so take the car tonight, I'll be beyond alright, missed the party and the hype, it's more than alright, just sittin' with myself
(Yeah yeah oh) (x2)
The value, I sit here with myself

To be alone but not lonely, to be the one that comforts me, my attachments spell catastrophe I've seen and I have spoken, I have heard, now it's time to live that word, it's so plain to see what is absurd, just see

In the van on tour again seems like a moving picture show, we must let go, excited senses overwhelmed I float on air with nothing below, we must let go so take the car tonight, I'll be beyond alright, missed the party and the hype, it's more than alright, just sittin' with myself
(Yeah yeah oh) (x2)

Without me in the clouds
Will you know when I'm broke?
I'm comin' down
If I can let go

There's a value, I sit here with myself

Why not, there's time sittin' with myself, I must let go, why not, there's time sittin' with myself

Lyrics to The Anatomy Of Us :
Ups and downs that we've been through, never thought this day would come
Never dull moment when all was said and done
Hearts became footballs and emotions had black eyes, they had black eyes but I'm sure you'll be there until this body dies

Until it dies let it all fall down, the anatomy of us rebuilt from the ground, never words, it was on trust
Sometimes when things fall apart greater things sprout from the ground so let it all, let it all fall down
Just let it all fall down

Like a tapestry appears beautiful on one side, just on one side, only we know all the struggle that came for the ride
Friendship soars, its commitments reward, we get what we put in so when 20 summers pass, no matter what happens, how could we not be friends?

Let it all fall down, the anatomy of us rebuilt from the ground, never words, it was on trust
Sometimes when things fall apart greater things sprout from the ground so let it all, let it all fall down
Let it all fall down (4x)

When you build a house with a foundation of stone it's a lifetime strong, when you build what we've built how can it go wrong?

It can't go wrong, let it all fall down, the anatomy of us rebuilt from the ground, never words, it was on trust
Sometimes when things fall apart greater things sprout from the ground so let it all, let it all fall down

Lyrics to The Greater Plan :
My fuel's on E
But inside there's a shred of hope, disharmony
Hung myself with my own rope
At each milestone I look back over my shoulder and move forward, is there a gurantee?
Things get stale
And yes, I feel uncomfortable, feels like I failed when every step's a climb uphill
I reach out my hand, where is that friend?
But there's a greater picture I can't see

Hollow inside
Yes, it's understandable
Confused besides, looking to become fulfilled
Making wrong turnes, getting myself burned
(Wrong turnes)
But I know that I'm getting taught along the way, see the rain, it falls again but we just stay inside but todays rain makes tomorrow come alive
And problems come but they're soon gone, inside I understand cause in my heart I know there's a greater plan, there's a greater plan
A greater plan

And things get stale
And yes, I feel uncomfortable, feels like I failed when every step's a climb uphill
Reach out my hand, where is that friend?
(My hand)
But there's a greater picture I can't see

I see the rain, it falls again but we just stay inside but todays rain makes tomorrow come alive
And problems come but they're soon gone, inside I understand cause in my heart I know there's a greater plan, there's a greater plan
A greater plan

See the rain, it falls again but we just stay inside but todays rain makes tomorrow come alive
And problems come but they're soon gone, inside I understand cause in my heart I know there's a greater plan, there's a greater plan

Lyrics to True North :
I recognize this drive inside cause all my life kept me alive to push myself to work and strive to create a better life when all the world just seems unkind, when all the world has lost its mind, makes me want to rise and shine, makes me want to, want to find
(Ohoh ohoh ohoh ohoh)
True north, my core, my dreams of what life means to me and all that I can be so I can feel that I've succeeded
True north, I look inside, no one tells me wrong or right, a direction in my life so I feel satisfied

Each one of us born cause there's a gap to fill
We fulfill it

It's not easy, I know it's true, discriminating shit vers' truth, group thinking makes fools of me and you so I'll force my mind to plow on through cause we're not a club or scene or shells but bloomin' individuals, each with needs and dreams and talents and goals, sit back and watch it unfold

(Ohoh ohoh ohoh ohoh)
True north, my core, my dreams of what life means to me and all that I can be so I can feel that I've succeeded
True north, I look inside, no one tells me wrong or right, a direction in my life so I feel satisfied

Each one of us born cause there's a gap to fill
And now's the time to fulfill it

It's not easy, why would it be so I look deep inside of me and deeper and deeper before I see the direction toward my destiny

(Ohoh ohoh ohoh ohoh)
True north, my core, my dreams of what life means to me and all that I can be so I can feel that I've succeeded
True north, I look inside, no one tells me wrong or right, a direction in my life to keep me satisfied
True north, my core, my dreams of what life means to me and all that I can be so I can feel that I've succeeded, true north, my core, my dreams, so I can feel that I've succeeded, of what life means to me, so I can feel that I've succeeded and all that I can be so I can feel that I've succeeded, true north, my core, my dreams, so I can feel that I've succeeded, of what life means to me, so I can feel that I've succeeded and all that I can be so I can feel that I've succeeded
(Ohoh) (x8)
So I can feel that I've succeeded

Lyrics to Authenticity :
Since the starting line our programmed mind has drifted from our inner self. Covered our instinct our genuine wealth. With a guise and filled with pride due to insecurity - can we reclaim our innocence? Just reach back and find myself before it gets molded by something else cuz I've seen it happen time and time and time again. Just reach back and reclaim - and that will never be in vain - to see our authenticity. Burns like fire all these desires but the hunger still remains inside of me. What's real to me? Detoxify these clouded minds. That min (if) we dwell creates our hell and it's a prison house of our society. Since our birth we forgot our worth, our potential and ability and I want it back that authenticity

Lyrics to Lotus-Like :
Lotus-like the starting but covered by the leaves and mud. Look to the sun to raise me up to bloom. But it's all right cuz life's a path a blast a gash in the face and I ask - “will it bloom real soon?” Got to get it somehow. You know I want to force it but everything in this world has its time. And I want it right now. But all the fear created here is emanating from my mind. Lotus like but dormant and I want to sprout that seed. With focus and determination - that's all I really need. Lotus like just sitting in the swamp again. Colors fragrance where are they today? But potential is what's driving me, my hope my life to sprout that seed and I have that - and I'll be ok

Lyrics to In Defense Of Reality :
Well how secure are we? Making out plans in a castle of sand as our dreams get dragged to sea. You say your independent, well is that a fact? Its by creation's donation that you are maintained but you'd rather turn your back. In defense of reality! Today's modern science is your modern religion. Guesswork taught as fact. "Don't talk back." Blind faith in their decision. You say explosions started creation and we're just chemical combinations, but would you take the same stand if there was a gun in my hand? Or would you beg for salvation? In defense of reality. Actually these conclusions prove thier insanity! A creation without a creator... can it be? Just like a painting without a painter... absurity! No, I don't wanna run away. I want to embrace reality

Lyrics to Return To Eden :
Can't you see what we've created? Can't you hear our mother cry? Can you tell by the oil of the oceans filled with oil or the haze that keeps appearing in the sky? Can't you see where we're going? Shortsightedness will be our death. And the seed to the solution is to give up our intrusion on this earth before we choke out our own breath. Return to a place forgotten in time - to a mindset left behind. And all we hold as valuable needs to get redefined. Return to Eden. In one hundred years of progress, we've dug our grave so very deep. And the earth as we remember stand burning in its embers - urban sprawls and the malls - we took it cheap. Yes I'm returning back to Eden. Not for the world but for me. Cuz this lifestyle we've created and all we've decimated has been taking me far away from me

Lyrics to Amend :
Well it follows me around all day this heavy burdens breaks me to the ground. Bags of stones in my arms stacked my mind is colored black I walk around. I have the power to let go but lack the humility to own my part of the equation. And that's my situation. My mind is cooking blood well done. Responsibility runs out the door. And yes I have been hurt and cheated but cuz I'm so attached, I ask for more. Sit in my head and dwell and dwell and curse you to the lowest hell for eternity. So you can sit with me. My mind is reeling, my head out of control my teeth clench up. My heart contracts and yes it's getting old for me now but I can't stop -no! there's a message in my face that I don't want to see. Cuz resentment is the poison that I take to kill you - but it's killing me. I know I played a part in this and I must take some blame or else I'm doomed. I know I played a part in this if I admit my fault it will all be over soon. I'm sickly, drained there is no gain and this poisons running through my veins and I want some serenity to reclaim my divinity

Lyrics to My Chance To Live :
Songwriters who are lost bathing in their nothingness. Poets I resent when their words are filled with no substance. When we were in our youth we were looking for some truth. How could I sit mute and watch their pursuit? I had to think deep and become resolute. (It was) my chance to live, my contribution, my chance to follow my dreams and to give back to the world for all that I've received. (It was) my chance to live my chance to share with all that's been so close to me. So find what you do and offer it too. That's where it all begins. Songs can be a waste of time if they haven't inspired a single mind. With me I've always had a goal - to reach out and to touch the soul. Just invoke some inspiration. Not ego validation. So I had to live to keep my spirit positive with my music as my offering to give. Won't stay busy as I grow merely to fill my time, as I grow old. I want do design my actions as an offering not a distraction. When ego's in the way I'll be the one to pay. Not here to compete. That would be too cheap. Had to go inside and dig real deep

Lyrics to My Chance To Live :
Songwriters who are lost bathing in their nothingness. Poets I resent when their words are filled with no substance. When we were in our youth we were looking for some truth. How could I sit mute and watch their pursuit? I had to think deep and become resolute. (It was) my chance to live, my contribution, my chance to follow my dreams and to give back to the world for all that I've received. (It was) my chance to live my chance to share with all that's been so close to me. So find what you do and offer it too. That's where it all begins. Songs can be a waste of time if they haven't inspired a single mind. With me I've always had a goal - to reach out and to touch the soul. Just invoke some inspiration. Not ego validation. So I had to live to keep my spirit positive with my music as my offering to give. Won't stay busy as I grow merely to fill my time, as I grow old. I want do design my actions as an offering not a distraction. When ego's in the way I'll be the one to pay. Not here to compete. That would be too cheap. Had to go inside and dig real deep

Lyrics to Back To Vrindavan :
Back to a place I wish I never left. Back to a place 'cuz I'm feeling so bereft today. Where saints and sages walk right down the street. As the kick the dust up with their lotus feet. The monkeys chase the peacocks all around. While a sadhu offers praying lying face flat on the ground. A place where I can go but I can't cheat. Where everybody knows what's inside of me and I'm sitting here so desperately. Cuz I've been living without giving back and losing touch with what's inside of me and the fact is I want to go back. A resting place to finally belong. A land where every step's a dance and each word's a song. These costumes I wear get heavier day by day. Want to strip if off and throw it all away. Entangled in a world my head spins. Can't remember how I dropped right in anymore. Temporary rooms are where I dwell. Looking for that home from where I fell

Lyrics to First Priority :
If planet earth is our mother, then as an urban dweller in a concrete world I feel as if I'm a wayward son. If God's our father we're all brothers - so if we don't connect or we lose respect all we've made will be undone. Turn off the road and check the map. Find out where I'm really at, where I want and where I want to go. Redirect my energy - be the man I want to be. This is it this will be my first priority. Without truth life's a desert. So I searched for souls that could console and satisfy this blazing thirst. With all I've learned I just can't regress and live a lie and justify. Inside I'd just die or burst. To re-connect with my family. My life's goal my heart my soul. What else will satisfy?

Lyrics to Eternal :
I'm bringing my baggage here from another time. My personality follows me around. Well problems, they don't go away. They stay until they I look them in the face. If I don't face them they grind me into the ground again. I know that this fear - it isn't real. Its created in the mind. I know that this flesh isn't the same - it just changes over time. My body's born it grows it dies I just observe. My attachments make life seem like a roller coaster ride. Life's filled with lessons will I pass? If not I'll wear another mask and take some birth, assign some worth to my so-called self again. Eternal. And I'll never not exist. I can't get too attached. I know I'm just a passenger

Lyrics to Built To Resist :
Built to resist the pressure, built to resist the pain. And you know I'm gonna do it, gonna push right through it and it's never gonna change. Built to resist the criticizing. Built a fortress around me. Can't let it begin. It won't get in - under my skin. With my sight set on my goals I'll give my heart - my soul. Gonna rise to the surface and you know I'll persist. You've minded my business for so long but I've felt so strong. Overcome I'm raising my fist I'm built to resist. Built to resist I'm courageous. Feel the fear but I'll do it anyway. Something I had to do cuz I always knew had dream and I'm gonna see it through. Cuz fear of failure never stopped me. Never asked for approval. And it's that type of action that brings satisfaction and it's never gonna quit. Built to resist. Built to resist I'll try. And if I try I'll fly. Yeah watch me soar. Hear me roar. Yes I'm always coming back for more

Lyrics to Meant To Be :
I tried to control, but I lost hold. I propose but God disposes I accept or I suffocate. And every mistake I must appreciate gives me a chance to learn, discern and grow as I accommodate. Acceptance is the key. The key that set me free. Throw my hands up exasperated -what will be will be. It's an uphill road but we will climb and find it turned out just how it's meant to be. Finally letting go. Trusting the flow. That it's all-divine, will work out fine and all of this will blow away. There is a hand that has command. My job's to try to see it purify and see it as what I need today