Feed the Beast by Gary Hawkes
look right for the part
How to pick one,
Can there really be only one?
Barely contain the lustful love
Will there be a light that shines from above?
Words come out in slippery nonsense
Around fine women who have confidence
Get control, breath, stay calm
Pulse races with just her touch on my palm
Hate rejection, had enough of it
But doing nothing puts me in more of a fit
Say hello, if nothing else
If words come out as gibberish
Make her laugh, make fun of yourself
Need a pretty lady
Don’t rely on maybe
Man up, don’t be a baby
Jest
Drink a beer to flirt with the fear
Pending goofiness is coming near
As long as the Fortunate’s don’t block the pier
Surge of pulse that begins to leer
Holding strong, to correct all the wrongs still pilling up
Still holding the beer cup
Avenge the Forgottens with peaceful protest
No, this is not a test
No more relations made in jest
More complications every moment
Had to find true contentment
Blaze some kind of trail
Have a new course to set sail
Otherwise, it is a fail
What is Left
Grooving, emotions loosening
Prospering in this imaginary land
Some things are of my choosing
Building up the vitals to set sail again
No need for constant pain
Tormented past leaves a stain
What is there left to gain?
Lost with no place
Trapped in the open range
An upcoming threatening flame
Light and Dark feel one in the same
Search for truth through the too long ruse,
What is left to do?
The Sun
Which one; the blonde with the big tits?
Or the tan one with the really big tits?
Did you mean the fit one with the ass that wouldn’t quite?
Yes
All of the above
Who cares of love?
Enjoy the time for the night
Everything is all right
No need to be uptight or starting fights
So many pretty ladies to set the good mood
Party night feeling aloof
Liquor flowing; keeping it loose
Plenty of good women to choose
Hard to focus with the sea of boobs
Mind always thinking of sex
I don’t want to just trade texts
If you’re cool, I’m cool, let’s have fun tonight
I can barely contain myself; your body is out of sight
Don’t worry; I’ll treat you right
I’ll make sure you get off before the end of the night
No stigma here with hooking up
The Others are just stuck up
If you want more, we’ll see where it goes, with a little luck
We can cuddle after if you want, or skip it if you just want to…
If you’re cool, I’m cool, let’s have fun tonight
I can barely contain myself; your body is out of sight
Don’t worry; I’ll treat you right
I’ll make sure you get off before the end of the night
The Final Stand
Stay on the right path
To avoid feeling the wrath
Of souls consumed with the past
Longevity waning; fear of finishing last
Missed chances to join the show
Enigmatic decisiveness doesn’t ever know which way to go
Aimless Direction with everything in tow
Searching for purpose so soul can rejuvenate
Otherwise, they may just incarcerate
Lost souls bounce around, willing to placate
No food left on the plate
Soul searching rescue plan
Continuing since the dawn of man
Preparing for the final stand
Life’s Road
Consuming adventure denies the flight
Practical wisdom of what is right
Avenging those who lost the light
Impossible to ever be right
Continuing on this crazy journey
Where it goes I don’t know
What’s the purpose; I don’t know
But I’m continuing down life’s road
Weird visions block the view
Superstitious voices disrupt the tune
Is there anything left to lose?
It preys on those who can’t choose
Continuing on this crazy journey
Where it goes I don’t know
What’s the purpose; I don’t know
But I’m continuing down life’s road
Insistence stabilizes the stubborn force
No longer playing for sport
Still haven’t found my home fort
Don’t even own a fork
Continuing on this crazy journey
Where it goes I don’t know
What’s the purpose; I don’t know
But I’m continuing down life’s road
Flower
Holding on to some kind of energy and staying strong
Lost focus, try not to get hopeless
Dead end town in the off season
Can’t seem to find the reason
Down to my last little bit
Before I’ll be asked to quit
Slow fall into the pit
Use everything to climb out of it
Adventure holds for a later hour
Until you have your own place to shower
She’ll wait for you to regain the power
Presenting a new spring flower
Down to my last little bit
Before I’ll be asked to quit
Slow fall into the pit
Use everything to climb out of it
Proud
Relentless surge proclaims a new voice
Chance for happiness is the right choice
Together they beckon the calming storm
Don’t need to process a form
Spirits lifted, raising hands
Kindred spirits begin to make plans
Which is the way to the clouds?
Learning what it is all about
Want to shout it out loud
Pausing for steady abuse from all around
Stay calm, don’t let yourself drown
Presence doesn’t have to be loud
Get the message out, be proud
Revitalize
Systematic revitalizing the artistic mind
The truth is never too kind
Malfunctions scramble the constricting bind
Blast out of the dark hole and let good times roll
Then everybody smoke a bowl
Slumping around down town
Needing a new plan to get loud
Aimless direction brining me down
Fight the power that suppresses
Angel’s touch caresses
Calming assurance, stops the depressions
Party On
The façade starts to fade
All of the past negatives have decided to stay
Too much concern with getting paid
And of course getting laid
Party on like it’s all over
What happens tomorrow?
Who cares of the sorrow?
Forces continue to impede
Price of doing nothing far too steep
No time for too long sleep
Forgiveness never comes cheap
Party on like it’s all over
What happens tomorrow?
Who cares of the sorrow?
Balance
Complicating thoughts begin to torment
As everything has already been spent
No idea on how to comment
Practical use it seems is very low
Trouble locating the inner glow
Waiting for the woman to show
Balancing high in the world of nothing
Humanity continues despite failings
Learning each generation the survival teachings
Bound together we unite as one
Purpose of war there is none
Continue
Start fresh; then study for the next test
No time to think of what path is best
Staying too long, becoming a pest
Too many friendships made in jest
Waiting for the signal to run down the field
Hard to explain how I feel
Terms undisclosed in the previously signed deal
Stumbling forward with no time to heal
New direction; not yet revealed
Reversing course to steer through, and hopefully get a better view
But no skills left to use
So I do anything to just continue
Waiting for the signal to run down the field
Hard to explain how I feel
Temptation
Flavor of the month spits in disgust
Misgivings undo the good trust
Try not to be late
World too consumed with hate
Righteous future still possible
Bringing new ideas to the table
Difficult premonitions keep things unstable
Is the world really able?
Strive for something good
Easy to be misunderstood
Is it something anyone would?
Temptation cries from below
Slipping into the great unknown
Accusations too long been thrown
Needing a new place to roam
Awaken
Impossible nature of this quest has left me floundering
Can’t think of the supposed importance things
The world is still run by kings
We continue with our dance; enjoying the infliction
Pain blocks the passage as love battles extinction
Passing barely by in the world
As other shuffle by, waiting for their turn to die
Words unspoken have left me frozen
Watching as The Others get chosen
Peaceful time before the end
Calm before the storm descends
Awaken before the soul cheapens
Winning at nothing except surviving
Always too soon friends are dying
Grab your chance now that’s been extended
Before everyone good is apprehended
Live the life that’s been presented to you
You can do what you choose to do
It’s You Tonight
I’m a lonesome boy looking for a loving lady
If you can’t say yes, just say maybe
Going out of my mind
Without a woman by my side
Cold feet, stuck in the concrete
But I know there’s one that right
Maybe it’s you tonight
The last long ride has left me out of balance
Fallen out of favor with the woman’s flank
Nothing to do as everything just sank
Now starting over in the middle
Hoping to solve life’s riddle
Too long having stayed idle
But I know there’s one that right
Maybe it’s you tonight
Life
Impatience consumes the present
Prospects still seem decent
As I attempt to grow up
Lazy indifference, acting like a chump
Unemployed, broke with no woman
May need to change the plan
Lost the directions to the promise land
Very soon time to get off the couch
Be proud of what you are about
Never too late for life to start
Search for solutions to constant problems
Finding a new home den
Running around with aimless direction
When will the next assignment begin?
Very soon time to get off the couch
Be proud of what you are about
Never too late for life to start
Death Squad
Death squad marches without remorse
Holding steady on their supposed righteous course
Changing allegiance as the wind blows
What’s good or evil, nobody knows
Insightful debate from the enlightens; will only lead to prosecution
Devil grins as it’s in control again
Empowering the Death Squad to stand
Certain they are of their holy purpose
Blinded by loyalties beyond the human race
Their lust for death leaves no room for grace
Death Squad then infiltrates the machine
Revealing what darkness really means
Battle the Death Squad that wants to take over the reigns
But be ready to feel the pain
Balance
Formulate new opinions of The Army of Forgottens
Souls rest despite being tormented
Easy ambivalence keeps things connected
Slowly moving forward toward nothing
Hope washes away in the fading spring
Do enough, to not feel the sting
Infinite obstacles block the path
Those who don’t stay in line will feel the wrath
Everything is so wide open and different, nothing is exact
The Forgottens are pushed toward the back
Content to finish, even if it’s last
The door opens for the elites to slither through
As balance is denied, the elites continue to consume
Their greed unstoppable, not much we can do
Life’s Journey
Unwanted and unneeded, too soon discarded
Frightful reaction leaves soul departed
Lifelong bonds instantly scarred
Unwelcome sight, can’t stay the night
Still striving for the light
Pressure to conform heightens
With harsh words that begin to threaten
Escalate too fast the misunderstanding
Prepare for a difficult landing
After succumbing to the dark branding
Still lost in life’s journey
Nothing without money
Airing out my dirty laundry
Anything for a woman to call me honey
Crazy Life
The allusion is over, the wolves won
Senseless drought; no going home
Where is there now to roam?
Forced to take out another loan
Machine spits out those who don’t fall in line
Fulfillment will come in the next life
Driving on fumes, just to get by
Trying to live a full life before it’s time to die
Continue on this crazy life
Don’t give in to the fright
Try with all you might
The machine hold strong in the world of wrong
Permission denied to sing the good song
Path to contentment is always long
The pressure builds each passing day
To try and come up with a new way
Conformity stands in line, here to stay
No new direction on this sunny day
Continue on this crazy life
Don’t give in to the fright
Try with all you might
Dreams
Something good is bound to turn
Still stung by the slow burn
The world continues on
I whisper the same song
Repeated words become hard to dig
est
While the critics pounce at the stubbornness
Still learning what it takes to be a success
Nose to the grind; lofty goals in mind
Don’t look back, leave no regrets
Keep after your dreams
Before you rip at the seams
Not everyone gets a chance it seems
Rise up before it gets mean
Hope still alive, but ready to dive
Lost purpose beyond how to survive
Striving for a change that makes a difference
Still haven’t earned a single cent
All the saved money already spent
What does it take to have fulfillment?
Keep after your dreams
Before you rip at the seams
Not everyone gets a chance it seems
Rise up before it gets mean
Fun
Dreaming of a new chance to prove myself
Too many things left on the shelf
I feel I may be slipping
Strong negative feelings
Misused from bad dealings
How long will it take to get back on course?
Made the mistake of exercising my voice
Punishment is not being able to see my boys
Shut the fuck up, or else get locked up
Keep opinions to yourself
No believing in yourself
Too long it’s gone on
I keep waiting, wondering how long
It will be for life to again be fun
Ideas diminished like the fading star
Ambition only goes so far
Soon time to make a deal
So I can at least have a good meal
Shut the fuck up, or else get locked up
Keep opinions to yourself
No believing in yourself
Top
The Proclaimer sits on the golden throne
Speech prepared while waiting in the neutral zone
Order given to the captain
The one who knows how to make things happen
Hesitating for a moment to ensure a good bargain
Relentless deal consumes me yet again
The ignored prophets become restless
Old instructions have become useless
As The Others continue to march, ignoring their senses
The new energy captivates the crowd
Ready for change, they start to get loud
But the captain ignores the response
Concerned more with increasing his lot
Discouraged voices sprinkle around, realizing who’s really on top
An order is made to silence the critical voices
Only the elites are allowed to have choices
The Army of Forgottens bemoans the decision
Their once proud fight turns into indecision
The Proclaimer smiles at the continued chaos
Happy his rule continues over us
This Night
Back in the old college town
Sexy ladies all around
Feeling frisky after this beer I found
Have fun tonight while listening to good sounds
I’m quite, not shy
Let’s ditch this party and fly
Come over to my place, then come again
Partnering up for the night, don’t worry of supposed sin
Natural good feeling, please no teasing
Have a good time for the night
We later walk away knowing everything is all right
Some like to cuddle after
It’s cool with me, it’s the perfect chaser
I’m quite, not shy
Let’s ditch this party and fly
Come over to my place, then come again
Partnering up for the night, don’t worry of supposed sin
So if you like, why not try it?
Let’s hook up, and hook up soon,
I can barely contain myself your body is so fit
Let’s make it work tonight
You know I’m the one you should be with on this night
I’m quite, not shy
Let’s ditch this party and fly
Come over to my place, then come again
Partnering up for the night, don’t worry of supposed sin
Modern Times
I’ve been running down the same path for far too long
Repeating the same stories over and over again
Constant pressure to conform and do the “right thing”
Missed the times of youth on the field when the goal was to win
What’s the goal now? Avoiding prosecution
My way of life is illegal; the government says I’m a deviant
In a prison cell is where I should be kept
Fall in line and join the system if you want any success
Millions unwilling or unable are easily discarded
The show continues happily for the ones on top
Amused watching all the busy worker bees, who can’t ever stop
No other true course for me but to continue on
Somebody will eventually listen and enjoy the song
Falls
Brief family reunion turned a little sour
Get together for a couple hours
Reflecting on why we’re here, what got us here
Unresolved continued tension, brings dream suppression
Avoiding cutting ties, but can’t continue down the same line
How to break up without giving up
Keep the relation warm with the saving angel
Stand together before it all falls
Watching the boys grow up too fast
Making sure the memories last
Good times quickly fade into the past
Unsure on where else to go
Just want to let good times roll
How to break up without giving up
Keep the relation warm with the saving angel
Stand together before it all falls
Unkind
I have an idea on how it ought to be for me
Harder to imagine when I don’t have that relation treating tenderly
Suppose I’ll keep on trucking along, until there’s a light I can see
Wear the mask to keep up the masquerade, leading the solo parade
To try and feel free
These modern times are bugging my mind
Too much nonsense gets me unkind
Strained relations around the clock
That blocks the view of the mountain top
Wishing the end to all the nonsense was close,
But not sure if it will ever stop
Practicing for the big show that may never come
Chances are it’ll just be a flop
Not into following everyone else in the march of conformity
Don’t want to be a prince of pop
These modern times are bugging my mind
Too much nonsense gets me unkind
New Play
She once was my lady, now it’s just maybe
The lonely days might just be here to stay
Boys get confused, tired of the ruse
As I hide behind the truth
Prepare for the worst
That’s become my daily dessert
Hopeful for good change, where life is first
Longing for good
How to pick one,
Can there really be only one?
Barely contain the lustful love
Will there be a light that shines from above?
Words come out in slippery nonsense
Around fine women who have confidence
Get control, breath, stay calm
Pulse races with just her touch on my palm
Hate rejection, had enough of it
But doing nothing puts me in more of a fit
Say hello, if nothing else
If words come out as gibberish
Make her laugh, make fun of yourself
Need a pretty lady
Don’t rely on maybe
Man up, don’t be a baby
Jest
Drink a beer to flirt with the fear
Pending goofiness is coming near
As long as the Fortunate’s don’t block the pier
Surge of pulse that begins to leer
Holding strong, to correct all the wrongs still pilling up
Still holding the beer cup
Avenge the Forgottens with peaceful protest
No, this is not a test
No more relations made in jest
More complications every moment
Had to find true contentment
Blaze some kind of trail
Have a new course to set sail
Otherwise, it is a fail
What is Left
Grooving, emotions loosening
Prospering in this imaginary land
Some things are of my choosing
Building up the vitals to set sail again
No need for constant pain
Tormented past leaves a stain
What is there left to gain?
Lost with no place
Trapped in the open range
An upcoming threatening flame
Light and Dark feel one in the same
Search for truth through the too long ruse,
What is left to do?
The Sun
Which one; the blonde with the big tits?
Or the tan one with the really big tits?
Did you mean the fit one with the ass that wouldn’t quite?
Yes
All of the above
Who cares of love?
Enjoy the time for the night
Everything is all right
No need to be uptight or starting fights
So many pretty ladies to set the good mood
Party night feeling aloof
Liquor flowing; keeping it loose
Plenty of good women to choose
Hard to focus with the sea of boobs
Mind always thinking of sex
I don’t want to just trade texts
If you’re cool, I’m cool, let’s have fun tonight
I can barely contain myself; your body is out of sight
Don’t worry; I’ll treat you right
I’ll make sure you get off before the end of the night
No stigma here with hooking up
The Others are just stuck up
If you want more, we’ll see where it goes, with a little luck
We can cuddle after if you want, or skip it if you just want to…
If you’re cool, I’m cool, let’s have fun tonight
I can barely contain myself; your body is out of sight
Don’t worry; I’ll treat you right
I’ll make sure you get off before the end of the night
The Final Stand
Stay on the right path
To avoid feeling the wrath
Of souls consumed with the past
Longevity waning; fear of finishing last
Missed chances to join the show
Enigmatic decisiveness doesn’t ever know which way to go
Aimless Direction with everything in tow
Searching for purpose so soul can rejuvenate
Otherwise, they may just incarcerate
Lost souls bounce around, willing to placate
No food left on the plate
Soul searching rescue plan
Continuing since the dawn of man
Preparing for the final stand
Life’s Road
Consuming adventure denies the flight
Practical wisdom of what is right
Avenging those who lost the light
Impossible to ever be right
Continuing on this crazy journey
Where it goes I don’t know
What’s the purpose; I don’t know
But I’m continuing down life’s road
Weird visions block the view
Superstitious voices disrupt the tune
Is there anything left to lose?
It preys on those who can’t choose
Continuing on this crazy journey
Where it goes I don’t know
What’s the purpose; I don’t know
But I’m continuing down life’s road
Insistence stabilizes the stubborn force
No longer playing for sport
Still haven’t found my home fort
Don’t even own a fork
Continuing on this crazy journey
Where it goes I don’t know
What’s the purpose; I don’t know
But I’m continuing down life’s road
Flower
Holding on to some kind of energy and staying strong
Lost focus, try not to get hopeless
Dead end town in the off season
Can’t seem to find the reason
Down to my last little bit
Before I’ll be asked to quit
Slow fall into the pit
Use everything to climb out of it
Adventure holds for a later hour
Until you have your own place to shower
She’ll wait for you to regain the power
Presenting a new spring flower
Down to my last little bit
Before I’ll be asked to quit
Slow fall into the pit
Use everything to climb out of it
Proud
Relentless surge proclaims a new voice
Chance for happiness is the right choice
Together they beckon the calming storm
Don’t need to process a form
Spirits lifted, raising hands
Kindred spirits begin to make plans
Which is the way to the clouds?
Learning what it is all about
Want to shout it out loud
Pausing for steady abuse from all around
Stay calm, don’t let yourself drown
Presence doesn’t have to be loud
Get the message out, be proud
Revitalize
Systematic revitalizing the artistic mind
The truth is never too kind
Malfunctions scramble the constricting bind
Blast out of the dark hole and let good times roll
Then everybody smoke a bowl
Slumping around down town
Needing a new plan to get loud
Aimless direction brining me down
Fight the power that suppresses
Angel’s touch caresses
Calming assurance, stops the depressions
Party On
The façade starts to fade
All of the past negatives have decided to stay
Too much concern with getting paid
And of course getting laid
Party on like it’s all over
What happens tomorrow?
Who cares of the sorrow?
Forces continue to impede
Price of doing nothing far too steep
No time for too long sleep
Forgiveness never comes cheap
Party on like it’s all over
What happens tomorrow?
Who cares of the sorrow?
Balance
As everything has already been spent
No idea on how to comment
Practical use it seems is very low
Trouble locating the inner glow
Waiting for the woman to show
Balancing high in the world of nothing
Humanity continues despite failings
Learning each generation the survival teachings
Bound together we unite as one
Purpose of war there is none
Continue
Start fresh; then study for the next test
No time to think of what path is best
Staying too long, becoming a pest
Too many friendships made in jest
Waiting for the signal to run down the field
Hard to explain how I feel
Terms undisclosed in the previously signed deal
Stumbling forward with no time to heal
New direction; not yet revealed
Reversing course to steer through, and hopefully get a better view
But no skills left to use
So I do anything to just continue
Waiting for the signal to run down the field
Hard to explain how I feel
Temptation
Flavor of the month spits in disgust
Misgivings undo the good trust
Try not to be late
World too consumed with hate
Righteous future still possible
Bringing new ideas to the table
Difficult premonitions keep things unstable
Is the world really able?
Strive for something good
Easy to be misunderstood
Is it something anyone would?
Temptation cries from below
Slipping into the great unknown
Accusations too long been thrown
Needing a new place to roam
Awaken
Impossible nature of this quest has left me floundering
Can’t think of the supposed importance things
The world is still run by kings
We continue with our dance; enjoying the infliction
Pain blocks the passage as love battles extinction
Passing barely by in the world
As other shuffle by, waiting for their turn to die
Words unspoken have left me frozen
Watching as The Others get chosen
Peaceful time before the end
Calm before the storm descends
Awaken before the soul cheapens
Winning at nothing except surviving
Always too soon friends are dying
Grab your chance now that’s been extended
Before everyone good is apprehended
Live the life that’s been presented to you
You can do what you choose to do
It’s You Tonight
I’m a lonesome boy looking for a loving lady
If you can’t say yes, just say maybe
Going out of my mind
Without a woman by my side
Cold feet, stuck in the concrete
But I know there’s one that right
Maybe it’s you tonight
The last long ride has left me out of balance
Fallen out of favor with the woman’s flank
Nothing to do as everything just sank
Now starting over in the middle
Hoping to solve life’s riddle
Too long having stayed idle
But I know there’s one that right
Maybe it’s you tonight
Life
Impatience consumes the present
Prospects still seem decent
As I attempt to grow up
Lazy indifference, acting like a chump
Unemployed, broke with no woman
May need to change the plan
Lost the directions to the promise land
Very soon time to get off the couch
Be proud of what you are about
Never too late for life to start
Search for solutions to constant problems
Finding a new home den
Running around with aimless direction
When will the next assignment begin?
Very soon time to get off the couch
Be proud of what you are about
Never too late for life to start
Death Squad
Death squad marches without remorse
Holding steady on their supposed righteous course
Changing allegiance as the wind blows
What’s good or evil, nobody knows
Insightful debate from the enlightens; will only lead to prosecution
Devil grins as it’s in control again
Empowering the Death Squad to stand
Certain they are of their holy purpose
Blinded by loyalties beyond the human race
Their lust for death leaves no room for grace
Death Squad then infiltrates the machine
Revealing what darkness really means
Battle the Death Squad that wants to take over the reigns
But be ready to feel the pain
Balance
Formulate new opinions of The Army of Forgottens
Souls rest despite being tormented
Easy ambivalence keeps things connected
Slowly moving forward toward nothing
Hope washes away in the fading spring
Do enough, to not feel the sting
Infinite obstacles block the path
Those who don’t stay in line will feel the wrath
Everything is so wide open and different, nothing is exact
The Forgottens are pushed toward the back
Content to finish, even if it’s last
The door opens for the elites to slither through
As balance is denied, the elites continue to consume
Their greed unstoppable, not much we can do
Life’s Journey
Unwanted and unneeded, too soon discarded
Frightful reaction leaves soul departed
Lifelong bonds instantly scarred
Unwelcome sight, can’t stay the night
Still striving for the light
Pressure to conform heightens
With harsh words that begin to threaten
Escalate too fast the misunderstanding
Prepare for a difficult landing
After succumbing to the dark branding
Still lost in life’s journey
Nothing without money
Airing out my dirty laundry
Anything for a woman to call me honey
Crazy Life
The allusion is over, the wolves won
Senseless drought; no going home
Where is there now to roam?
Forced to take out another loan
Machine spits out those who don’t fall in line
Fulfillment will come in the next life
Driving on fumes, just to get by
Trying to live a full life before it’s time to die
Continue on this crazy life
Don’t give in to the fright
Try with all you might
The machine hold strong in the world of wrong
Permission denied to sing the good song
Path to contentment is always long
The pressure builds each passing day
To try and come up with a new way
Conformity stands in line, here to stay
No new direction on this sunny day
Continue on this crazy life
Don’t give in to the fright
Try with all you might
Dreams
Something good is bound to turn
Still stung by the slow burn
The world continues on
I whisper the same song
Repeated words become hard to dig
While the critics pounce at the stubbornness
Still learning what it takes to be a success
Nose to the grind; lofty goals in mind
Don’t look back, leave no regrets
Keep after your dreams
Before you rip at the seams
Not everyone gets a chance it seems
Rise up before it gets mean
Hope still alive, but ready to dive
Lost purpose beyond how to survive
Striving for a change that makes a difference
Still haven’t earned a single cent
All the saved money already spent
What does it take to have fulfillment?
Keep after your dreams
Before you rip at the seams
Not everyone gets a chance it seems
Rise up before it gets mean
Fun
Dreaming of a new chance to prove myself
Too many things left on the shelf
I feel I may be slipping
Strong negative feelings
Misused from bad dealings
How long will it take to get back on course?
Made the mistake of exercising my voice
Punishment is not being able to see my boys
Shut the fuck up, or else get locked up
Keep opinions to yourself
No believing in yourself
Too long it’s gone on
I keep waiting, wondering how long
It will be for life to again be fun
Ideas diminished like the fading star
Ambition only goes so far
Soon time to make a deal
So I can at least have a good meal
Shut the fuck up, or else get locked up
Keep opinions to yourself
No believing in yourself
Top
The Proclaimer sits on the golden throne
Speech prepared while waiting in the neutral zone
Order given to the captain
The one who knows how to make things happen
Hesitating for a moment to ensure a good bargain
Relentless deal consumes me yet again
The ignored prophets become restless
Old instructions have become useless
As The Others continue to march, ignoring their senses
The new energy captivates the crowd
Ready for change, they start to get loud
But the captain ignores the response
Concerned more with increasing his lot
Discouraged voices sprinkle around, realizing who’s really on top
An order is made to silence the critical voices
Only the elites are allowed to have choices
The Army of Forgottens bemoans the decision
Their once proud fight turns into indecision
The Proclaimer smiles at the continued chaos
Happy his rule continues over us
This Night
Back in the old college town
Sexy ladies all around
Feeling frisky after this beer I found
Have fun tonight while listening to good sounds
I’m quite, not shy
Let’s ditch this party and fly
Come over to my place, then come again
Partnering up for the night, don’t worry of supposed sin
Natural good feeling, please no teasing
Have a good time for the night
We later walk away knowing everything is all right
Some like to cuddle after
It’s cool with me, it’s the perfect chaser
I’m quite, not shy
Let’s ditch this party and fly
Come over to my place, then come again
Partnering up for the night, don’t worry of supposed sin
So if you like, why not try it?
Let’s hook up, and hook up soon,
I can barely contain myself your body is so fit
Let’s make it work tonight
You know I’m the one you should be with on this night
I’m quite, not shy
Let’s ditch this party and fly
Come over to my place, then come again
Partnering up for the night, don’t worry of supposed sin
Modern Times
I’ve been running down the same path for far too long
Repeating the same stories over and over again
Constant pressure to conform and do the “right thing”
Missed the times of youth on the field when the goal was to win
What’s the goal now? Avoiding prosecution
My way of life is illegal; the government says I’m a deviant
In a prison cell is where I should be kept
Fall in line and join the system if you want any success
Millions unwilling or unable are easily discarded
The show continues happily for the ones on top
Amused watching all the busy worker bees, who can’t ever stop
No other true course for me but to continue on
Somebody will eventually listen and enjoy the song
Falls
Brief family reunion turned a little sour
Get together for a couple hours
Reflecting on why we’re here, what got us here
Unresolved continued tension, brings dream suppression
Avoiding cutting ties, but can’t continue down the same line
How to break up without giving up
Keep the relation warm with the saving angel
Stand together before it all falls
Watching the boys grow up too fast
Making sure the memories last
Good times quickly fade into the past
Unsure on where else to go
Just want to let good times roll
How to break up without giving up
Keep the relation warm with the saving angel
Stand together before it all falls
Unkind
I have an idea on how it ought to be for me
Harder to imagine when I don’t have that relation treating tenderly
Suppose I’ll keep on trucking along, until there’s a light I can see
Wear the mask to keep up the masquerade, leading the solo parade
To try and feel free
These modern times are bugging my mind
Too much nonsense gets me unkind
Strained relations around the clock
That blocks the view of the mountain top
Wishing the end to all the nonsense was close,
But not sure if it will ever stop
Practicing for the big show that may never come
Chances are it’ll just be a flop
Not into following everyone else in the march of conformity
Don’t want to be a prince of pop
These modern times are bugging my mind
Too much nonsense gets me unkind
New Play
She once was my lady, now it’s just maybe
The lonely days might just be here to stay
Boys get confused, tired of the ruse
As I hide behind the truth
Prepare for the worst
That’s become my daily dessert
Hopeful for good change, where life is first
Longing for good