see the trees (original lyrics)

i figured since we’re playing this at our show on thursday, i’d give you a chance to settle any argument…

see the trees

an honest open answer from me seems a bit unlikely
until you take the time to understand a couple things about me
i believe that life deals everyone their own hand in the game
so don’t expect my path to look like yours, you know we’re not the same
My determination to be right has always been in prominence,
my experiences have taught me I should take it with my dominance.
we are here because we fear that nothing else could suit us,
so as you read or listen, know its all a little brutal…

pay attention to the messages you find
its a lesson, for expressionless minds
a force much stronger than the one behind this line,
I will cross my heart, and hope you die
if you can’t see the trees

i heard somewhere, that life is made of misery and pain,
we give a nod to good ‘ol God, when things just aren’t the same.
it’s only when we’re stirpped of all the things that we’re absorbed in,
the drama drops, the bubble pops and we put things in proportion.

i will…
pay attention to the messages you find
its a lesson, for expressionless minds
a force much stronger than the one behind this line,
I will cross my heart, and hope you die
if you can’t see the trees

i read somewhere that all the matter ever to exist,
is connected in some cosmic way together in true bliss.
and all the energy we are is strewn just like a shooting star
and knowing that is how we find peace.

you should…
pay attention to the messages you find
its a lesson, for expressionless minds
a force much stronger than the one behind this line,
I will cross my heart, and hope you die
if you can’t see the trees

it’s somewhere in the middle, like the middle of this song
we can separate the bad from good, my rights from all your wrongs.
i know you’re looking up to me, i told you i was high
its 2 vs 1, verse 2 and 3, life’s dark with a highlight

expect it all to build up
and eventually crash
the wood is smooth, it’s gorgeous
but it all will burn to ash
i expect that when this happens i will pop into your head
so while i’ve got the floor, be sure you listened to what i said

pay attention to the messages you find
its a lesson, for expressionless minds
a force much stronger than the one behind this line,
I will cross my heart, and hope you die
if you can’t see the trees