Folly n' Awe

from Quadramatic by GirafficJam

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As it comes - Pacing on the sun – back and forth I step, working up all expectations.
As it goes –and knowing what it is– but still falling into the places that we’ve already been.

In the time that we chose, our direction home –
All the other doors in the cosmos began to close.

Hold on – don’t be gone – when all you’ve learned - now seems to be so wrong
I know – it’s been - done before – told just how to live instead of being who you are.

As it’s been – preparing on the fly – and playing mid-brain chess games with decisions out of sight.
As it is – forging on ahead – don’t let yourself be fooled into the complete opposite.

Hold on – don’t be gone – just to spite all of those who’ve lead you along
I know – that the - folly and awe – makes you want to blacken the stars

Step into a darkened field – no light, no shadow; nothing real.
And I know just where you’re coming from –just don’t overstay -
in Oblivion.
And there's always time for you to choose - who to live for –
and how you want to be heard

As it comes - Pacing on the sun – back and forth I step, working up all expectations.
As it goes – knowing what it is – and now finding a better place out there, where the doors are opening.

On your own – but not alone – when all you’ve learned - now seems to be so wrong
I know – it’s been - done before – told just how to live instead of being who you are.

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from Quadramatic, released November 26, 2013

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