Simon Says

Take a look at me,
Tell them what you see.
Just an ornament,
Ready to decorate.
Like a figure in a magazine,
Position me to best suit your needs.
Under microscope,
Calculate and probe.
Now delineate,
Your image on to me.
It's alright.
Perfect smile.
Seamless style.
Make-up on.
Cast your spell on all that you see.
Perfect smile.
Seamless style.
Make-up on.
Always at your best for the world.
Insecurity forces you to pick apart the ones that,
Threaten your rank.
Perfect smile.
Seamless style.
Make-up on.
Cast your spell on all that you see.
Perfect smile.
Seamless style.
Make-up on.
Always at your best for the world.
Perfect smile.
Seamless style.
Make-up on.
Cast your spell on all that you see.
Perfect smile.
Seamless style.
Make-up on.
Always at your best for the world.

I open my eyes to reveal all the lie that have
Broken me open.
The curtain is drawn and the lights shining on the
new actor you've chosen.
I open my eyes to reveal all the lie that have
Broken me open.
The light at the end of the desolate trend is now
Glowing much brighter.
Quickly erase any fear from your face.
It's about to move faster.
I open my eyes to reveal all the lie that have
Broken me open.
Playing the part of the unblemished son.
Just be over.
Be over.
Picture Perfect world.
What is in it for me?
Try to please them all.
Hoping they won't notice,
I'm not what they wanted.
Humming the words of a familiar verse.
I'm the singer you've chosen.
I open my eyes to reveal all the lie that have
Broken me open.
Playing the part of the unblemished son.
Just be over.
Be over.
I open my eyes to reveal all the lie that have
Broken me open.
Playing the part of the unblemished son.
Just be over.
Be over.
Let this be over.

i wish i could be silent
i wish i could turn my back on this
but you'd be right there waiting
waiting with your knife in hand
ready to cut the life from me
wouldn't that be so convenient
for you and me and all it seemed to be
your ship has come in now and all i wanna do is cry
you enjoy the attention
the feeling of self worth and value it brings
the title that makes you so cool
the paint you use to disquise it
doesn't hide your ugly interior
now i am right there waiting
for you and me and all it seemd to be
your ship has come in now and all i wanna do is cry
go and find your own life
get the hell away from me
just leave me alone
you will never find it
you always wanted to be the one doing it on your own
taking all your life away
taking all your life away
stripping all your life away
cannot stand the sight of it
the sight of you and all the lies
all the lies you tell to accept yourself and dress yourself in all the styles
hoping to find someone as blind as you

What's your problem?
Can you help me understand?
Can I say I'm sorry?
Now are we - are we friends my friend?
Now the night grows colder,
And I'm shaking now.
Is it almost over?
I wanna run like hell.
And I'm trying so hard,
But you haven't heard a word I've said,
It doesn't matter though.
Why do I deserve this?
You can't make me kiss your hand,
Then I look around me,
It's one to ten,
So I've given in.
And the bright light weakens,
As they're closing in,
But I stand here boldly,
Are you happy now?
And I'm trying so hard,
But you haven't heard a word I've said,
It doesn't matter though.
And now you're laughing,
'Cause your fists will soon sink into me.
Into my skin,
I give up you win
And I've said it over and over again.
Helpless I am dead,
Was it something that I said?
Can you help me understand?
Will I make it through or is this the end?
Helpless I am dead,
Was it something that I said?
Can you help me understand?
Will I make it through or is this the end?
And I'm tryig so hard,
But you haven't heard a word I've said.
It doesn't matter though.
And now you're laughing,
'Cause your fists will soon sink into me,
Into my skin,
I give up you win,
And I've said it over and over again.

They never said it was ok
they never let me know that i was alright
pictures in albumns remind me
of a boy who hasn't figured himself out
oh, tripwire
crawling
tripwire
we drank until we were tired
i kissed your lips and they stared like little tourists
i'm on the bathroom floor crawling
this beautiful moment to make my day
oh, tripwire
crawling
tripwire
under
tripwire
crawling
it's over now
oh no
it hurts
come up from underneath insides where it lives
open to give back what i've taken in with me

I am lost inside like an innocent child
I am motionless, I'm paralyzed, I'm losing
I never wanted to change, but everything got rearranged
Now all these words don't mean anything

I am on my way, hoping to find my friend

Corner store is still there, once a glance now a stare
I discern all those good times from present
We wonder what life is like once we're grown and old enough
Now all we want is to be young again

Oh, I'm dying

I am on my way hoping to find my friend
All these memories illustrate childhood dreams

And what does it mean to be in heaven
And what does it mean to be alive and...

I am on my way hoping to find my friend
All these memories illustrate childhood dreams

Don't you look at me and
Don't you question me and
Don't you wonder why I've
Altered my direction

I am on my way hoping to find my friend
All these memories illustrate childhood dreams

I've heard about the lies you tell
And it just makes me sick
do you really think I care
Makes no difference if you're gone
You're another perfect example
It always makes me feel so good
Hypocrite's never failed to suit you
Oh well
We all see through your weak mold
There's more than just morals
Your preaching just gets so old
I can't respect the fake passion
You're another perfect example
It always makes me feel so good
Hypocrite's never failed to suit you
Oh well
Why
It always makes me feel the same old way
It always makes me feel the same old way
The line is drawn so vivid
You just see black and white
Outstanding circumstances
Have you forgotten how to fight
Run
You're another perfect example
It always makes me feel so good
Hypocrite's never failed to suit you
I never really thought it would
Perfect (3x)

A silent tension hovers up above me.
Empty stares become communication.
Perception is that tones define the mood.
Guilty feeling overwhelms me.
Responsible for their convictions.
Is it me or have I become the scapegoat.
Here we go again.
In circles there's no end.
The brittle finds his wall and rests his body.
The outspoken will take advantage quick.
Back and forth and forth and back,
They chip away at their foundation.
Scares me into finally speaking up.
Here we go again.
In circles there's no end.
Quickest one to ten.
No one ever wins.
Here we go again.
In circles there's no end.
Quickest one to ten.
No one ever wins.

I started this journey OPEN ENDED
Only one question in mind
Scared that the road might end abruptly
Invisible signs pass by

Now that I know where to run, where im headed
It's easier said than done

Spray off the windshield, wipe your worries
Throw out the map and the rest
Stars take the place of the brand new compass
Water means life will reside

(chorus)
Now that I know where to run, where im headed
It's easier said than done
Worlds apart though still connected
A FEELING inside my heart

Never lift a finger, never throw an anchor
Maybe light a candle, I'm alright
Help me solve the puzzle, indicate the answer
Maybe a life jacket

Open the book to find these pages empty
I'm on my own

(chorus) x2

Maybe a life jacket

i wish i could be silent
i wish i could turn my back on this
but you'd be right there waiting
waiting with your knife in hand
ready to cut the life from me
wouldn't that be so convenient
for you and me and all it seemed to be
your ship has come in now and all i wanna do is cry
you enjoy the attention
the feeling of self worth and value it brings
the title that makes you so cool
the paint you use to disquise it
doesn't hide your ugly interior
now i am right there waiting
for you and me and all it seemd to be
your ship has come in now and all i wanna do is cry
go and find your own life
get the hell away from me
just leave me alone
you will never find it
you always wanted to be the one doing it on your own
taking all your life away
taking all your life away
stripping all your life away
cannot stand the sight of it
the sight of you and all the lies
all the lies you tell to accept yourself and dress yourself in all the styles
hoping to find someone as blind as you

Looking back I realize I've viewed though someone else's eyes
It's easy to forget that at times
I don't think you really care and I don't even want you near
And I think it's all a game

(chorus)
Leave your life
Take along all the changes
Make your own mistakes

Sculpture of etched memories
The house in the old neighborhood
And every new day cracks the mirror
I don't think you really care and I don't even want you near
and I think it's all a game

(chorus)

Watch your back for the unexpected
Throw it all away

I've recognized and burned the bridges
I've recognized it all

(chorus)

Watch you back for the unexpected
Throw it all away

Everyday's another day
This wall I build, it drowns the noise out.
I watch your mouth, but never hear a word.
A liar and a lunatic, a bitter end.
Realtionship.
It makes me take a look at what it's worth,
And I've found nothing.
You're days are over.
Time has won.
Now it all makes sence.
Picture of a mother's dream,
A perfect son.
A family.
A trophy for your lowered self esteem.
Product of a glory whore.
I heal myself and find a savior.
Stare at your creation turn his back.
Mother I hate you!
You're days are over.
Time has won.
Now it all makes sence.
Today I sever all my ties,
To your existence.
Allergic reaction,
To your dishonesty.
You're days are over.
Time has won.
Now it all makes sense.
Today I sever all my ties,
To your existence,
And I'm finally living.
Drown you out.
I shut you out of this world.
Innocence.
I wish I had a mother.
Look into my eyes.
You can't stand your reflection.
Sever me.
I cut you from my conscience.
Allergic reaction,
To your dishonesty.
You're days are over.
Time has won.
Now it all makes sence.
Today I sever all my ties,
To your existence.