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Something Inside
01:47
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Looking back in a short time, I know I’m not afraid to scream and shout, because I know what we're about.
Solid ideals combined with my friends, forever growing in my heart and my head.
Some say the core has seen better days, but it's still alive in so many ways.
When we play there is something inside; from the music, the message, and the stage dives!
Something inside
Open hearts and clear minds.
Something inside
And we're going to keep it alive
And that's not just hype; despite all our problems we can't lose sight.
Because the scene will never survive if you treat hardcore like it has died.
I know it's easy to care when the scene is on top and there is so much there.
But our chance is now, our days are real.
We've got to see this through and that's the deal!
Something inside
Open hearts and clear minds.
Something inside
No, I won't play that game, where the clothes make the person and we all look the same.
Right now, I have no fear, 'cause the kids will see the truth and not how it appears.
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When Things Fall Apart
01:11
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It's time we wake up and stop believing, that we're
unbreakable human beings. We try our hardest to keep control,
but the tighter we grasp the faster we fold.
When things fall apart, can we make a new start? YES!
There is no one else to blame for all our pain. We create it
ourselves when we attempt to maintain, who we think we are, how we want to be.
Our ego keeps us from our identity!
When things fall apart, can we make a new start? YES!
But what does this mean and how can we gain?
Despite our expectations, everything will change. Rise,
fall we gotta stand tall. And keep it together when your back's to the wall.
If we loosen our grip and take a a step back, we can see clearly
everything that we lack. With no more fear of what lies ahead, we can work for the benefit of others instead!
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The Higher Taste
01:08
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I believe all beings are the same;
With a capacity for suffering and pain.
Animals slaughtered by day and tortured by night.
We say killing is wrong, what makes this right?
Animals die, do you know why?
Cause we use their flesh to survive.
It's about choice and it's about time we take,
The higher taste
It's in our hands, we have freewill.
I know you care, but your demands still kill.
And all this meat eating is taking it's toll,
On our minds, our bodies, and the world as a whole!
Animals die, do you know why?
Cause we use their flesh to survive.
It's about choice and it's about time we take,
The higher taste
It's not an easy choice to make,
But you gotta try, when there is so much at stake.
We can do it, it's in our hands.
We can do it, I know we can!
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Will It Ever End?
02:37
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We say we want the fighting to end,
but look at our lives, how will it begin?
Our reaction to violence is the same in return,
only light dispels dark, when will we learn?
It's in the way we see it, our view is skewed.
It's not vs. them, or me vs. you.
If we follow this path, then we're just sheep,
'cause the price of life is not cheap!
An eye makes the world blind.
Look around and open your eyes.
It's our own two-edged sword that is ruling our lives.
Stand straight with our heads held high,
cause to die in fear is no way to die.
Turn your cheek, it stops right now,
non-violence is the only way out!
If we follow this path, then we're just sheep
cause the price of life is not cheap!
An eye makes the world blind
Here we are again, we've been here before.
Spending all our time trying to even the score.
One more time, we'll be on top.
But one more time means the violence never stops!
It's time we all realized,
that peace begins in our own lives.
'Cause there are no sides, there are no teams,
we are all just people trying to live out our dreams!
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The First Step
02:08
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Right! Or Wrong!
Everyday! I feel the strain.
We all know the fear of breaking away.
Forget our old habits and rearrange.
All this illusion and all this confusion,
I can't even see what path to take.
If we can't step outside ourselves,
we'll never realize what's at stake.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.
Strength lies within, so take the first step
Everyday! I see the gain, of fighting the war inside your head,
and looking for the truth inside instead.
We will slow our pace and we'll lose face,
but those who are real will understand why.
It will hurt and cause us pain,
but what do you expect living against the grain?
The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.
Strength lies within, so take the first step
Search and you will find,
but not on the outside,
all of us are blind.
Change comes from within.
I won't look to you for the things that I should do,
I'll walk the path I choose.
Change comes from within.
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6. |
We All Die (TFS Demo)
01:30
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What’s the point, the meaning?
When dead is all we end up being.
Life is so short, every moment counts
But we’ll just sit around and watch time run out!
Up to you, only you can choose!
Whether you win or lose.
What do I want it to say on my grave?
That I made a difference!
Life! I want to live it true.
Follow my path, do all I can do.
Success and money why do I need these things?
I want to live for others and have the joy it brings!
In this life we always hesitate, to live today we just procrastinate.
But life is now and it just won’t wait.
Show others you care, there is no time to waste!
It’s what you do not what you say
With mediocrity there is a price to pay! 2x
Right now! It all starts here.
My fire grows stronger year after year.
We can always go without a sound,
But I’ll leave this world better than it was found.
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As It Is (TFS Demo)
01:46
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Yes! I still believe.
But what do these words have to do with me
Are we all mute, can’t we speak and express the ideas we really think?
I want your voice out of my head; I can’t believe the words you said.
All this great music with no message, what is the point?
Others may hold back, but I will speak my mind as it is
The words I heard inspired me to look at myself and the world around me.
I know what I believe I know what I think, I don’t want this “scene” but I won’t watch it sink.
If we can help each other believe that life is worth living that that is enough for me.
A community that can do so much more than shout out slogans and hit the dance floor.
Others may hold back, but I will speak my mind as it is!
I have faith in the words we said but its useless man if we don’t use our heads.
Screaming at the top of my lungs, you think the core is ending but it’s just begun.
So many people looking for green curse and scream and just use the scene.
You can hurt its name and you can win, but you’ll get out what you put in!
Others may hold back, but I will speak my mind as it is
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Whose Life (TFS Demo)
01:27
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Today!
I can't see, I want to know
How you always give in and never explode.
No more anger, no more hate
towards the ones who decide your fate.
Rack your brain do the math, you’re the one
who chooses the path.
Take it east man accept the blame.
We'll move forward, one and the same.
Whose life is this anyway?
Stop listening to what they have to say.
Whose life is this anyway?
Stop the cycle and breakaway.
Pressure building, forcing us down.
Everyone wants something now
right now.
Life can't be bought, life can't be sold.
Won't assume a position so foreign and cold.
You got a voice man so use it.
For communication and not excuses.
Friends aren't expendable
Commitment is basic not commendable.
Whose life is this anyway?
Stop listening to what they have to say.
Whose life is this anyway?
Stop the cycle and breakaway.
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As It Is (Live at CBGB)
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