ghaw2007's Lyrics

[ghaw2007]

Light And Shadows

Verse 1
Common blockage, new barricades
Irregular state of restlessness
Past and present occupy the mind
Potential thoughts of future tied up in a bind
Conflict of luxuries and necessities
Half-measured and too relaxed
Downgraded from collections of existence
Floating among creatures and cargo

Verse 2
Clashes of opposing views
Lack of general consensus
Arbitration in high demand
To decide the way in which things will be
Minimum requirements generate minimum effect
Upping the ante will lead to renewed interests
Eager eyes of spectators will widen
In anticipation of being entertained

Verse 3
Limited appeal and access
A modicum of opportunities
Proceeding with a plan may be advantageous
Minimizing mistakes is conducive to a better outcome
Upward and far-reaching focus is challenging to conceive of
When similar backgrounds ignore natural status
And chase after artificial concepts

Chorus 1
Light and shadows competing
To reign supreme among the lives of men
Revelation and concealment are attached
To every place and person

Chorus 2
Light and shadows competing
To reign supreme among the lives of men
Revelation and concealment are attached
To every place and person
Truth and lies dwell in light and shadows

Written by B. (Monday, August 18, 2014)
Copyright 2014

 

[ghaw2007]

Passion

Verse 1
The fierce notion of something exciting about to happen
Intense like a raging bull
It can't be contained, it can't be withheld
Powerful like a nuclear weapon
Valuable like gold

Verse 2
The jolt of energy being used
To create something long-lasting
Strong and bold
Secure and proud
Dreams are realized
And joy is flowing through you
Challenging to attain
But once you have it, exploration is boundless

Verse 3
The light of life guiding the way
Along valleys and mountains
When you're focused and determined
There's so much that you can do
Maximizing your strength is always a good thing
You put yourself in a less vulnerable position
Controlling where you venture and how you get there
Will allow you to become more of yourself

Chorus
Without passion, you breathe just to exist
And not be alive
You're on auto-pilot
Senses function properly
But there's no spark of vitality
You're merely a collection of bones and flesh
Pushed through time
Insignificant at best
You can flourish beyond measure

Written by B. (Sunday, August 31, 2014)
Copyright 2014

 

[ghaw2007]

Adore

Verse 1
It's you that I adore
You have stolen my heart
You're a woman, I'm a machine
Let's create our own country
I'm all for you
My life is on display
Head above water
You're living all over me

Verse 2
We are gathered here
In a life less ordinary
Everything is unshattered
Let's have breakfast on Pluto
My better self is given to you
Open wide
I'll be your new favourite band

Verse 3
Storms of life won't cause me
To retreat and seek shelter
People of the world can't ever destroy our system
We're a carnival of mystery
As we develop our history
We transplant ourselves into many galaxies
I'll adore you today, tomorrow, and forever

Chorus
Bodies we've buried
Between the broken lines
Scars we share
While the paint dries
We'll take one day at a time
Shadows fall
Naked once more
Taller in more ways
We are scientists who don't go shopping
I adore you - You're speaking my language
I'm walking on golden road
As I adore you

Written by B. (Sunday, August 31, 2014)
Copyright 2014

 

[ghaw2007]

You're A Woman, I'm A Machine

Verse 1
You're a woman, I'm a machine
I'm different in more ways than you realize
I build and destroy
As you wait on the sidelines
This is who I am
Who I'm meant to be
I won't act the way that you want me to

Verse 2
At my behest, lands are cultivated and transformed
Empires are built
They rise and they fall
Connections are established through me
Ideas are churned out at high speed

Bridge
Neither inferior or superior
I offer brains and brawns
With that combination, power is generated
I have few luxuries and many responsibilities
The world rest on my shoulders
And I can't ignore that fact

Chorus
I seek adventure
There's a need to expand my mind
A detox up in the mountains will purify me
I collect and assemble complex pieces of the world
Societies benefit and suffer from my legacy
History is shaped by me
You're a woman, I'm a machine

Outro
You're a woman, I'm a machine
I build and destroy
This is who I am
I won't act the way that you want me to
You're a woman, I'm a machine

Written by B. (Sunday, August 31, 2014)
Copyright 2014

 

[ghaw2007]

Mass Romantic

Verse 1
He says "It's all about love"
With relaxed confidence
To a curious disbeliever
It's a notion many are unfamiliar with
So he explains himself delicately
He doesn't want to convince you of anything
As we all believe whatever we want
"I'm just giving my opinion on the most important thing"
"Love is everything" He said

Verse 2
Lovers and all who are adequately loved
Are part of a giant club
It's not exclusive, anyone can join
The benefits are plenty
Being inspired has a domino effect
Others will want to learn what you know
Word gets around about the most important thing
Even when it's difficult to find

Verse 3
"It's what I need" He said with a grin
Leaving the disbeliever confused
"Without it, life is not worth living"
"I want love in abundance" He said
With a slightly raised voice
Whether it's hugs and kisses or hand-holding
It's beautiful in every form
If disbelievers remain skeptical
Perhaps it's not their time
To know what love is

Chorus
It's in everyone who agrees and disagrees
Traces of it linger in thoughts and deeds
You can resist and push it away
But mass romantic is here and it will stay
It's the reason why we breathe

Written by B. (Sunday, September 7, 2014)
Copyright 2014

 

[ghaw2007]

Don't Come Knocking

Verse 1
I'm not charmed by your offerings
And as such I enjoy every sandwich
Keeping my sanity intact is important
So I exclude myself from your madness
Distance creates empty spaces
which I'm able to fill with what I want
And the things I need
You better tend to your own backyard
As the trash you've created
Is becoming a mountain

Verse 2
I don't struggle with addictions
Being alone doesn't mean that I'm lonely
What runs through my veins is true blood
I don't pretend to be somebody I'm not
You can't wound me with your words
They're meaningless just like everything you do
I strive for understanding and stillness of mind
There's just no other way for me to be

Bridge
Don't come knocking
Sorry, haters
You can't take my eyes
You can't carry me down
I won't consume the fat of the land
I'm interested in catching the moon
An ambulance is on the way
if you can't deal with rejection
I won't be yours to hold
I won't be yours to break
Whatever people I am
That's what I'm not

Chorus
Even though I'm different than most
You think you really know me
My complexities are far beyond your reach
I live in a metropolis of passion and ideas
I become visible to who I am
Don't come knocking, for I won't answer

Written by B. (Monday, September 8, 2014)
Copyright 2014

 

[ghaw2007]

Kingdom of Ten Thousand Things

Verse 1
Kingdom of ten thousand things
Rock, paper, scissors
Winners, losers and those who don't compete
Flaunt your strengths, disguise your weaknesses
How you want to be perceived must always be seen

Verse 2
Kingdom of ten thousand things
Rock, paper, scissors
Leaders, followers and those on the sidelines
Speak of your creed and your idols
Let us cast votes to decide
Who gets a chance at survival
Black and white and grey
Everything else in between that's open to interpretation
Based on facts or intuition
Build a case
Then watch it fall down like a deck of cards

Bridge
The weight of the world could bury me into the ground
Only if I wanted it to
The height of my fears could swallow me whole
If it wasn't for simple truths and illusions
Kingdom of ten thousand things
Winners, losers, leaders, followers
And all who are nameless
Remind us who you all are

Chorus
Whisper into my ears
The sweetest dreams you've conjured up
Fill my head with fairy tales
Disarm me with your glare
And soon enough your touch will be all that I'll ever want

Written by B. (Wednesday, November 23, 2005)
Copyright 2005

 

[ghaw2007]

Where The Humans Eat

Verse 1
This is where the humans eat
They take advantage of the buffet
One serving of CNN
Two plates of The New York Times
This is where they come to feast
It begins when they wake up in the morning
They have a bowl of Katie Couric
Three slices of The Washington Post
A sprinkle of The Drudge Report
This is where they fill their stomachs

Bridge 1
On the weekends, they don't hold back
Wal-Mart rolls back sound judgement
Sears captures their attention
The ringing sound you hear is 'Ka-Ching!"

Verse 2
This is where they stuff their faces
Consuming as much as they can afford to
More than one billion have been served
They never close - no wonder they're still cooking
Profits increase quarter after quarter
It's hard to choose between Honda and Ford
But when you're Warren Buffet it makes no difference
Thousands work in drug marts
Even though they tell us that drugs are bad
This is where they smell, chew and swallow

Bridge 2
Winners convinces them to spend
So they won't end up like others
If you make your bed
Then you'll be forced to sleep in it

Verse 3
This is where they become gluttons
Taking whatever they desire
Virginities and freedom of choice
Sometimes both at the same time
This is where lust is satisfied
This is where addiction lives
Walking right into death's house
They can never escape once they're inside
It's just like Hotel California
This is where the humans die

Bridge 3
Ringtones and cameras are winning the popularity contest
More votes are cast on American Idol
Than in a federal election

Chorus
This is where the humans eat
This is where they come to feast
This is where they fill their stomachs
This is where they stuff their faces
This is where they smell, chew and swallow
This is where they become gluttons
This is where lust is satisfied
This is where addictions lives
This is where the humans die

Written by B. (Sunday, June 12, 2005)
Copyright 2005

 

[ghaw2007]

Take London

Verse 1
You're here, watch it unfold
The battle for the city is a daring move
It's bold
Falling palace, bring it down
The mighty are weaker than they let on
Revolt and they'll be gone
You're here, open your eyes
Look around at the city you despise
Burning palace
Let it crumble till it no longer stands
The mighty are losing their strength
Revolt and bury them into the ground

Verse 2
You're here, resist blinking
The old city is sinking
Her days on the world stage are winding down
Spit out your rage
Glass palace, smash it to bits
The mighty aren't invincible
Revolt and breakaway
You're here
That's reason enough to create history
Makeover the city
Ancient palace, re-model it
The mighty will be exiled to a foreign land

Chorus 1
T-T-T-T Take London
London is ours forevermore
T-T-T-T Take London
Royalty is such a bore
T-T-T-T Take London

Chorus 2
T-T-T-T Take London
What's seen was hidden before
T-T-T-T Take London
Maddening authority - I'll live under it no more
T-T-T-T Take London

Written by B. (Wednesday, February 15, 2006)
Copyright 2006

 

[ghaw2007]

Be Very Careful

Verse 1
Someday tears can be laughter
And pain can be relief
If there is darkness in your life
All of it might turn into light
Someday prayers can be answered
If you just wait a while
But you should be somewhat cautious
Be aware of what you wish for
I'm not trying to control you
I'm only trying to be a friend
What I tell you is reliable
It will help you in the end

Verse 2
Someday losses can be wins
Only if you play the game right
And as you encounter fear
Courage will help you prevail
Someday problems can lead to solutions
And everything is at ease
But some things aren't definite
So you have to keep on trying
Some people that you meet will be your friends
Others will continue to pretend
They'll have no support to lend

Verse 3
Someday screams can be chants
Of a song stuck in your mind
You will not be interrupted
Your ballad will be heard
Someday rags can turn into riches
And you will be more self-assured
Your efforts to reach success
Prove that you have passed the test
When you set out to do something
You sometimes get side-tracked
But that's no reason to quit
You'll eventually learn from your mistakes

Chorus
Be very careful today
There's so much I have to tell you
Be very careful today
Time always seems to slip away
If you choose to listen to me
You can cast sorrow away
But if you don't give heed at this moment
You'll only have yourself to blame

Written by B. (Saturday, April 1, 2000)
Copyright 2000

 

[ghaw2007]

Untitled

Verse 1
Don't step outside the box
Always looking out
Wondering what all this commotion's about
We are stuck here
And we're always trying to live the simple life
We try to keep things clean
We try to keep progressing
Maintaining a sense of identity is like climbing Everest
But that can't stop us
No, it won't stop us
From ever realizing our greater purpose
Witnessing and storing everything in sight
Disliking what we're processing
We'll try to change it
Change it for the better
Implement a new code for generations

Verse 2
Pay no attention to us
You do you, I do me
Let us be with our forgotten, tortured dreams
Fear and hate reside here
And we're always lying to live another day
Being surrounded by filth ultimately makes us filthy
It's a badge of honour
And it's worn proudly
Don't judge us for being different from you
We'll never be shamed
No, you can't shame us
Changing our ways is like wanting elephants to fly
Destroying and disrespecting everything in sight
Disliking those who stand in our way
We'll try to ignore them
Pretend they don't exist
Influence generations that will come to be

Verse 3
When we're ruined, we'll hide behind powerful protectors
They create the laws to which we abide by
No accountability, no remorse
Our future is predetermined
We're carried along
When things run smoothly, then things are rough
And the days will rise and fall on the whims of men
Unpredictability is invisible
And it's everywhere just like air

Chorus
Fight for your kind
And we'll fight for ours
Battles revolving around lines
In pursuit of victory to occupy minds
It's dangerous, it's complicated, it's worthwhile

Written by B. (Saturday, November 29, 2014)
Copyright 2014

 

[ghaw2007]

Shadows And Light

Verse 1
Shadows and light hide and reveal you
You are so beautiful
It's a shame that you don't realize it
You should be proud of who you are
If you aren't then you can change yourself
How about now?
But only do it because you want to
And not because people tell you to

Verse 2
Shadows and light hide and reveal you
You are intelligent
You should be proud of who you are
If you aren't then you can change yourself
How about now?
But only do it because you want to
And not because people tell you to

Verse 3
Like a shadow, you blend in perfectly
When people see you
They don't know if it's really you
Suddenly your appearance becomes clearer
I see you for who you truly are
I am not clouded by your image
But that doesn't mean I know you completely
I'd like to get to know you better
Maybe we can become friends
We'll let the light surround us throughout our lives
It is special because it never fades

Chorus
You are rarely seen by others
But wherever you are, your kindness brings out the best in you
It is felt everywhere you go

Written by B. (Wednesday, August 7, 2002)
Copyright 2002

 

[ghaw2007]

Untitled

Verse 1
I am a man as a man I've been told
Real and grown-ass is the way I've been sold
I tower over others and I'm built like a rock
Bred from days of bondage
My abilities will not be mocked
I am a man who has raised up his mind
Facts and figures are what I've dealt with
Contracts are signed and large funds are collected
I don't rough it up in the hood
And I'm not an empire

Verse 2
Some say, some suggest
That I'm not what I appear to be
Controversial implications no longer bother me
Some do, many won't say anything
Directly to my face
Varying degrees of hostility are displayed
Even among my race
Interpreters of the most-read book
Bestow disappointment and shame
Through my existence
I generate a lot of blame

Verse 3
Hot-tongued individuals refuse to ignore me
Many people I encounter
Just look right through me
I've learned how not to view myself
Through the eyes of others
Countless hours of solitude
Have yet to fail me
I am a man as a man I've been told
Creations dwell in me
Therefore, I must be bold

Chorus
I'm a blast from the past
And I'm ahead of my time
The principles of my being
Are constantly being debated on

Written by B. (Saturday, December 13, 2014)
Copyright 2014

 

[ghaw2007]

Untitled

Verse 1
Dear [fill in the blank man]
I know you always want me to score an "F"
I know you always want me to hold out my hand
I know you always want me to be surrounded by broken dreams
Dear mighty man
I know you're always planning to start a war
I know you're always creating division amongst people
I know you're always profiting from chaos and misery
Dear I-don't-mind-my-own-business man
I know you're always getting involved into everything
I know you always want to know what's being thought of and said
I know you always want to have the last word

Verse 2
Dear egotist man
I know you always believe in the great equalizer
I know you always want to have it wherever you roam
I know you always want to be protected in every way
Dear deceptive man
I know you're always lying
That's why you exist
I know you always create situations for your benefit
I know you're always taking advantage of everything

Verse 3
Dear self-centered man
I know you always get emotional when others reject you
I know you always want to influence everything you encounter
I know you always act as master and commander of the seas
Dear adventurous man
I know you always seek out to discover new things
I know you always want to create new experiences
I know you always make the most of life's offerings

Bridge 1
Is there a way to change your DNA?
Is there a way for you to think differently?
Is there a way to accept your natural status?
Only you know the answers

Bridge 2
Is there a way to change your DNA?
Is there a way to purify your torturous blood?
Is there a way to reconcile with your identity?
Only you know the answers

Bridge 3
Is there a way to change your DNA?
Is there a way for you to address your complexes?
Is there a way to re-create yourself?
Only you know the answers

Chorus 1
He, she - everyone worships you
Without thought, we bow down to your power
Him, her - everyone wants to be like you
Without thought, we bow down to your feet

Chorus 2
He, she - everyone respects you
Without thought, we bow down to your power
Him, her - everyone's afraid of you
Without thought, we bow down to your feet
You travel to every part of the universe
You build and destroy
As it comes naturally to you
You appoint yourself as judge, jury, executioner

Chorus 3
He, she - everyone respects you
Without thought, we bow down to your power
Him, her - everyone's afraid of you
Without thought, we bow down to your feet
You eroticize many creatures and objects
You impact the air and the soil
You consume all things like a raging wildfire
Your ways of life go beyond your body and soul

Written by B. (Sunday, December 14, 2014)
Copyright 2014

 

[ghaw2007]

Untitled

Verse 1
Think the same way
You're not a person
You're a robot anyway
Reprogram yourself accordingly
Central thoughts equate to
A well-functioned, harmonious society
Reprogram yourself accordingly
Don't be unique, don't be different
A singular mentality will be the dominant way of life
Reprogram yourself accordingly

Verse 2
Conform to standards established by mighty men
Through battles, through wars
Reprogram yourself accordingly
Stay in your place
Travelling is unnecessary
There's comfort in being ordinary
Reprogram yourself accordingly
Adhere to all rules
Don't question, don't analyze
The way in which you live your life
Reprogram yourself accordingly

Verse 3
Instructions are simple to understand
No deciphering, no memorizing
Reprogram yourself accordingly
Controversy causes disruption
Unusual behaviour won't be tolerated
Reprogram yourself accordingly
You'll be allowed to breathe each day
So long as you do what they say
And you don't complain
Reprogram yourself accordingly

Chorus
One, two, three
I can't be me
Four, five, six
Recurring switch
Seven, eight, nine
Now's the time to walk the straight line

Written by B. (Thursday, December 25, 2014)
Copyright 2014

 

[ghaw2007]

Get Away From Me

Verse 1
Who smiles whenever you cry?
I do - it's pleasurable
Who gives you wrong directions?
I do - it's enjoyable
Who interrupts your conversations?
I do - it's pleasurable
Who brings up your bad memories?
I do - it's enjoyable
Who exposes you for the trash that you are?
I gladly do, I gladly do

Verse 2
Who's pulling you down when you climb up?
I do - it's pleasurable
Who insults and disrespects you?
I do - it's enjoyable
Who's disrupting your plans?
I do - it's pleasurable
Who makes it difficult for you to earn a living?
I do - it's enjoyable
Who's criticizing your behaviour?
I do - it's pleasurable
Who exposes you for the trash that you are?
I gladly do, I gladly do

Verse 3
Who afflicts you with torment?
I do - it's pleasurable
Who puts you in dangerous situations?
I do - it's enjoyable
Who shatters your belief in miracles?
I do - it's pleasurable
Who calls you explicit names?
I do - it's enjoyable
Who dreams about your demise?
I gladly do, I gladly do

Chorus
Don't want to be influenced by you
Get away from me
Indifferent to your pain and suffering
Get away from me
Life is a game to play and to win
Get away from me
Remain vigilant - you're my enemy
Get away from me

Written by B. (Friday, December 26, 2014)
Copyright 2014

 

[ghaw2007]

The Wire

Verse 1
Your favourite weapon is rated R
It darkens the sky
If I change it, I'll be Sunshine Superman
High seas and desert lands are part of your broken world
It should cease to exist
I want to re-direct the train you've been travelling on
Which leads you to despair
Which causes you not to care
A new world in your heart is what I'd like to construct
Building up your body, your mind, your soul

Verse 2
Manufacturing coffins is not the industry I dabble in
Calling off the search for you is something I just won't do
If I must, I'll use bows and arrows to eliminate shadows
The shadows surrounding you and occupying your domain
Flooding it with misery and soaking with anger
Your world should be of warmth
An abundance of comfort
I'm wearing steel-toed boots
To build up your body, your mind, your soul

Verse 3
Tick, tock goes the clock
It's both a friend and a foe
Treating everyone the same
Deflecting all the blame
Moments of opportunities seldom present themselves
And when they do, you must take heed and venture on
Be carried away with the wind of changes
The changes you've needed
To build up your body, your mind, your soul

Chorus
Prisons on fire, down to the wire
Seizing the airwaves of your consciousness
Always a rebel, I won't die on my knees
You shouldn't either so begin your journey with me
Timing is everything
And everything is down to the wire

Written by B. (Friday, December 26, 2014)
Copyright 2014

 

[ghaw2007]

The Ocean At The End of The Lane

Verse 1
Foot on the pedal
Hands gripped to the wheel
Singular focus on the belief of relief
Dreams surround me like a captive
A captive of my subconscious
Struggling as I sleep
Dancing with shadows
Shadows of my former self
Their records are the only sounds I hear

Verse 2
Dissolver of secrets
Purifier of bodies
Wholeness will flood into me
And that's what I'll be forevermore
As clear and hopeful as the sky
The sky of possibilities
I won't dance with shadows
Shadows of my former self
Their records will fall on deaf ears

Verse 3
What seemed endless has a finishing point
The fire of longing will no longer ravage my core
The shadows will disappear
Shadows of my former self
The ocean is calling me
Loudly, clearly

Chorus
As wide as the universe
The cure that's been hidden from me
I'll immerse myself in the ocean
The ocean at the end of the lane
Another world is waiting
Waiting for me to form a connection to it
A connection to the ocean at the end of the lane

Written by B. (Monday, December 29, 2014)
Copyright 2014

 

[ghaw2007]

The Myth of Solid Ground

Verse 1
Whom you trust depends on what colour you see
Red truth, blue truth - it's not up to me
Speaking truth to power is rather subjective
Statements of beliefs are rarely objective
The war on terror is being waged
The battle for freedom seems to be unwinnable
Those who follow what they are told represent two sides
They assert their own versions of reality
Even if it's based on lies

Verse 2
Your saviour is somebody's zealot
Tailoring your views is not the same as being well-informed
Pick a camp if you want to fight
With others similar to you
If you don't, you'll have to fight alone
Meaning you will surely lose
Your leeriness may reveal you're a coward
But if you stand tall with a forceful attitude
You may be brave

Bridge
We're living in a free-for-all
Every matter is either true or false
Uncertainty is uncomfortable
But you will have to choose between red and blue
Those who you can count on will be fellow believers
Now is the time to place your vote
Or you will be left behind

Chorus
The myth of solid ground
We're sinking deeper into a quagmire
The myth of solid ground
Sand is the only thing we walk on
The myth of solid ground
Is not as far fetched as one may think
The myth of solid ground
Illusions are the current state of mind

Written by B. (Tuesday, March 1, 2005)
Copyright 2005

 

[ghaw2007]

The Wound And The Bow

Verse 1
Take one day at a time
It's not a sprint, it's a marathon
Although days pass quickly
What was still is
Remembering everything would be unbearable
Remembering nothing is impossible
Some thoughts are unforgettable
They're embedded in the mind
When they resurface in a conscious state
Past becomes present

Bridge 1
Back, to the start, once again
Trying, to learn how to live, in changing times

Verse 2
Once fear is realized
It's difficult to be bold
Surrendering is effortless
The head and eyes face the ground
If a challenge occurs and the result is a loss
Then breaking down even further can destroy the soul
A deterrent to overcoming despair
Is knowing how harsh things can be
It's as powerful as a raging storm
Unforgiving, unrelenting

Bridge 2
Broken, always pierced, to the core
Struggling, to forgive, in changing times

Bridge 3
Rarely alone, solitude is elusive
Stifling, without mercy, in changing times
Back, to the start, once again
Broken, always pierced, to the core

Chorus
The wound and the bow
What's in me and what you held
The wound and the bow
What surrounds me and what reigns supreme
The wound and the bow
What's hidden and never healed
The wound and the bow
What's constricting and what's oppressive

Written by B. (Monday, September 8, 2014)
Copyright 2014