Xpression.v2

Dwindling Flame (5/4/2007)

It’s hard to stop and think in world that’s always racing
Life is moving quickly, it can be a little crazy
One second you don’t have a care in the world
Then a minute later you just stare as you twirl
As things get hectic and you battle with distraction
You never take it in and retain some satisfaction
And actions change into words that never happen
Extinguished is the fire that would spark up a reaction
Walking through the day with a grudge in your mind
Unable to express it cause they love your disguise
A portrait has been painted and they favor the illusion
Thinking that it’s safe cause you’ve quenched the revolution
But something down inside reminds you of the passion
Though you never really know how to turn it into action
Imagine if you could burn it bright at both ends
Fighting for the fight while retaining close friends
Finding perfect balance and discovering peace
Living every day like you’re living in a dream
Saying what you think and knowing what you mean
Comfort in the whisper cause you never have to scream

I know it’s hard to let go and drown out the emotion
For the sake of your maturity, persistence, and devotion
Cause sometimes I can feel it shake me inside
And I fight to keep control for the sake of my pride
But I question every moment, I wonder why I fight
I don’t know why I do it, I don’t know if I’m right
I don’t have all the answers, I only have my pride
And a little tiny flame that’s burning me inside

Notes: Not nearly as good as I had hoped, but oh well.

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