My Song "Question Everything"~ By 8 Stops 7

Jul 09, 2004 16:20

Ever since I was a child, You always said that I should understand the rules. You take some & give less, Sit high above the rest...don't you?

As I ask a simple question, Cuts me off with his reply.He's been practicing for decades, Now he thinks I have the time. He flows in & out of riddles, Looking me straight in the eye, But it seems like something's missing From the days when he was more my size

Ten years older and I've finally found my pride,This old man comes rolling home to die. Old feelings make it hard to decide Just what it means to me.

Everything exists 'tween black and white, You can twist and distort the most blatant of lies, Or just offer up solutions Practiced only in your mind. I lost half my life to wisdom, So forgive me if I

Come off sounding bitter, If my words push you away. If I seem surprised to see you, Lying here in front of me. Just consider what you're asking & give me a little time, I'm still having trouble breathing Cuz up to now I've never seen you cry.

Ten years older and I've finally found my pride,This old man comes rolling home to die. Old feelings make it hard to decide Just what it means to me.

"No son of mine" Should I be sleeping? "No son of mine" As if you never understood That I don't need your help. Don't have to save me from myself Or take me out to prove That I should live my life like you.

As I ask a simple question, Cuts me off with his reply. He's been practicing for decades But I am listening this time. He flows in and out of riddles,Stories change without the wine, But at least he seems much clearer on How it feels to be my size.

Ten years older and I've finally found my pride,This old man comes rolling home to die. Old feelings make it hard to decide Just what it means to me.

Ten years older and I've finally found my pride,This old man comes rolling home to die. Old feelings make it hard to decide Just what it means to me.
What it means to me (X3)
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