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Realization
03:37
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I refuse to live a life in ignorance of all that you don't see
If only fear could make us curious maybe we’d have more empathy
And oh the whispers turn to shouts
It’s time for you to listen to the kids before the world burns down
This is the realization
And I’m so tired of waiting
While you all sit around
I guess we’ll figure it out
I guess we’ll figure it out
It doesn’t have to be like this, yeah don’t we live in a democracy?
To be so numb to violence every day what a country that we lead
And oh Jesus would be proud
To love your neighbor as yourself until they ask to use different pronouns
This is the realization
And I’m so tired of waiting
While you all sit around
I guess we’ll figure it out
I guess we’ll figure it out
This is the realization
To be part of a solution
Just wish I knew how
I hope we figure it out
I hope we figure it out
Why can’t we figure it out?
Is it really that hard to care about us
Will you need dollars to count
When you watch our world while it turns to dust?
Why can’t we figure it out? (Is it really that hard to realize)
Is it really that hard to care about us (Is it really that hard just to be kind)
Will you need dollars to count (Is it really that hard to empathize)
When you watch our world while it turns to dust? (Is it really that hard, is it really that hard?)
Why can’t we figure it out? (Is it really that hard to realize)
Is it really that hard to care about us (Is it really that hard just to be kind)
Will you need dollars to count (Is it really that hard to empathize)
When you watch our world while it turns to dust? (Is it really that hard, is it really that hard?)
Why can’t we figure it out? (Is it really that hard to realize)
Is it really that hard to care about us (Is it really that hard just to be kind)
Will you need dollars to count (Is it really that hard to empathize)
When you watch our world while it turns to dust? (Is it really that hard, is it really that hard?)
Why can’t we figure it out? (Is it really that hard to realize)
Is it really that hard to care about us (Is it really that hard just to be kind)
Will you need dollars to count (Is it really that hard to empathize)
When you watch our world while it turns to dust? (Is it really that hard, is it really that hard?)
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2. |
Internalization
02:18
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I’ve been in so much pain
I try to dance it away
Yeah, turn some Kacey or some Sufjan on so I can turn off again
It’s getting harder to see
Just what you’re doing to me
I can’t tell if this is love or abuse, but it’s all starting to feel the same
I’ll internalize it, when everything has been going wrong (Internalize)
You can get away with anything cause I’d rather be with you than alone (Rather be with you)
But when I’m gone (When I’m gone oh no)
You won’t know what to do (Won’t know what to do)
You’ll just internalize it, and maybe you’ll feel something new
Something new
They don’t want to hear me talk about this
All my feelings have worn thin
When all these powerful men have more money than emotions
It’s no wonder we’re in the state that we’re in
And I know I’m not alone in feeling like we’re fucked
I just know there’s not a lot we can do
I guess I’ll change myself before it’s too late
Before I end up just like you (End up just like you)
And just internalize it, when everything has been going wrong (Internalize)
You can get away with anything cause I’d rather be with you than alone (Rather be with you)
But when I’m gone (When I’m gone oh no)
You won’t know what to do (Won’t know what to do)
You’ll just internalize it, and maybe you’ll feel something new
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3. |
High & Dry
03:12
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I’m stuck in Los Angeles and I’m staring at the sky
Our dreams frozen indefinitely the world has gone awry
And I’d do almost anything just to make me feel alive
But there seems to be no hope out there it seems all signs of life are leaving us
High, high and dry
I’ve got no reason to believe that everything will be alright
You're leaving us high, high and dry
It’s the end of the world as we know it and I wish that I felt fine
They try to divide us based on ideology
Separate us by race and class, tell us we’re equal, tell us we’re free
Yet we’re all born on stolen land, where billionaires profit off a pandemic
Will those economics trickle down I guess we’ll wait and see? Why do I feel…
High, high and dry
I’ve got no reason to believe that everything will alright
I’m feeling so high, high and dry
It’s the end of the world as we know it and I wish that I felt…
Over and over and over again
I keep getting used to the pain that I’m in
And I’m getting tired of doing nothing
while the people up top still continue to win
They’ll say smile and nod while you stare at the floor
While your presidents wage these nonsensical wars
Over oil and ego, thousands left dead
Yeah I’m tired of eating this bullshit I’m fed
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4. |
The Way I Feel Tonight
03:13
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Haven’t felt happy in days
It’s been so long since something good has come my way
But it’s so easy for me to hide than to do anything
Yeah
This may be who I am right now
Wish I could guarantee that someday I’ll be someone else
How do I escape this bubble that defines myself?
And I’ve got so much I can’t figure out
Are these things I’m doing to myself alright?
Stubbornly trapped in my doubts instead of asking for help
It seems that that’s the way I feel tonight
It seems that that’s the way I feel tonight
Oh yeah
I guess its time for a change
Rather than beat myself up til feels it’s normal then do it again
I’m over chasing perfection I’m over everything
Yeah
And I’ve got so much I can’t figure out
Are these things I’m doing to myself alright?
Stubbornly trapped in my doubts instead of asking for help
It seems that that’s the way I feel tonight
I sit around getting nothing but older
I can’t live with this chip on my shoulder
How can I expect this world to change for me
If I can’t change myself, why should I expect anything?
I’m not myself I’m out of my mind
I’ve gotten so far yet feel I’m falling behind
Am I growing up, finally?
It’s okay not to know, so I guess I’ll just be
I’m not myself I’m out of my mind
I’ve gotten so far yet feel I’m falling behind
But I’m growing up, finally
I’ll find a place in this world someday where I can feel free
I’m growing up, finally
I’ll find a place in this world where I can be
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5. |
California Honey
04:13
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We can take over the world together, all we gotta do is try
Yeah we’ve started with odds stacked up against us, but I promise I won’t give up tonight
Yeah we can’t choose where we come from, together we’ll discover the truth
I know this world ain’t getting any better, but I guess I can get better for you
You’re like California Honey, in my hot tea
and you’re getting all over me
Yeah life can get a little messy
I’m tired of guessing when the answer’s right in front of me
Yeah you, yeah you let me break the rules
You’re my California Honey tonight
Yeah it’s true yeah we have nothing to lose
You're my California Honey, California Honey tonight
We can redefine the world together, once we open up our eyes
There’s no rush to get it right the first time, but we can’t get it right if we don’t try
Yeah I know it feels strange to be vulnerable, aren’t you tired of hiding your feelings inside?
But liberation’s around the corner for you waiting while rest of the world makes up its mind
You’re like California Honey, in my hot tea
and you’re getting all over me
Yeah life can get a little messy
I’m tired of guessing when the answer’s right in front of me
Yeah you, yeah you let me break the rules
You’re my California Honey tonight
Yeah it’s true yeah we have nothing to lose
You're my California Honey, California Honey tonight
Oh god, I’ve got so much on my mind, and I’ve only got so much time here
There’s too much pressure in this life
And they’ll try to convince you to keep on living in fear
But I took a sip of “normal” I can tell you it’s a lie
They’ve been begging you to swallow for years
There’s no clear answer, but I’ll guarantee I’ll try
I’ll keep on growing til the day I die
And I’ll die for you
I’ll die for you
You’re like California Honey, in my hot tea
and you’re getting all over me
Yeah life can get a little messy
I’m tired of guessing when the answer’s right in front of me
Yeah you, yeah you let me break the rules
You’re my California Honey tonight
Yeah it’s true yeah we have nothing to lose
You're my California Honey, California Honey tonight
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