what life you see in front of you
what road to take, what point of view
never mind all of that
there's comfort and security
with ignorance and lethargy
close your eyes
lie back
we will take you on
or be doomed to spend eternity
without all the modern amenities
that only full admission to our culture will allow
like the shining star, the maple leaf
like diamonds in a formless sea
Predetermined, sedentary
lack of purpose
bored and nervous
Wheat, corn, meat and dairy
shiny surfaced, fast and worthless
When life its seems
is nowhere in between
the house the car
the credit cards
and fashion magazines
let light streams
come bursting through the seams
to blow apart your broken heart
with love and laser beams
When the light is gone from your eyes
credits
from Cultures,
released April 10, 2013
Down in Front (3:19)
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Derek Prince-Cox: Drum Kit
Mike Brooks: Pedal Steel
Tyler Cooksley: Bass
Tyson Cary Brinacombe: Toy Piano
Rachel Stark – Backup Vocals
Nick Vlasveld: Additional Percussion
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