Lyrics
[intro]
picture this, you just turned five and you had to figure out your values
confused about whats wrong and whats right
you had to learn how to fight
before you knew how to tie your shoe
[verse 1]
couldn't see yourself when you looked into the mirror
headspace filled with terror
always on the search for something that would make you feel better
your bothered soul tryna escape this lonely road
you needed guidence in this era of violence, but you couldnt find it
you took that as a sign and thought, never mind this
regardless this was the brick for your wall that would define you
they say that the first chapter of the book is the most important
cuz that's the introduction..
if that's the case, than read between the lines
theres a lot more to the story,
take this as a reminder when you hit forty
[pre-chorus]
(you've gotta)
Open up this box of happiness, or hide inside it..
(hide)
[chorus]
You feel trapped, but you kept searchin'
Like you're stuck in a maze
Like you're covered in mist in the middle of the ocean.
You'll find your exit, the mist will lift.
Your perspective can change
Remember life is a gift.
[verse 2]
Voices pullin' you in different directions
Feelin' like you're tied up in strings
In search of perfection
Intrusive thoughts tryna' marry you with this ring
To get you caught in the circle of darkness
Difficult to snap out of
A power so strong it got you feelin' hopeless
It's a hard pill to swallow
It takes so much sacrifice and pain
Just to get an umbrella for the rain
Should you open up and let it drive you insane
We're all on the same train, waitin' for our stop
You're wonderin' if this all is some kind of a sick joke
Who's pullin' the strings, who's dealin the cards
Wanderin' through the distorted smoke
You feel it fallin' apart, who's throwin' the darts
[pre-chorus]
(you've gotta)
Open up this box of happiness, or hide inside it..
(hide)
[chorus]
You feel trapped, but you kept searchin'
Like you're stuck in a maze
Like you're covered in mist in the middle of the ocean.
You'll find your exit, the mist will lift.
Your perspective can change
Remember life is a gift.
[verse 3]
Temptations all over the place
It's sinister and soul bearin'
Realisations pickin' up the pace
Give in to her, they ain't carin' (who?)
Tuggin' at the forbidden rope
Stuck in a loop
Decidin' if you should put on the morbid robe
Tired Tryin' to build and improve
So much sufferin'
Puttin' so many hours in
When you're met with your coffin
Realisations sets in
It's up to us to decide if it's worth it
If we chose to smile and enjoy what we can
At some point we gotta commit
Plunge into the abyss and come out with a better understanding
[only piano]
[pre-chorus]
(you've gotta)
Open up this box of happiness, or hide inside it..
(hide)
[outro]
[chorus]
You feel trapped, but you kept searchin'
Like you're stuck in a maze
Like you're covered in mist in the middle of the ocean.
You'll find your exit, the mist will lift.
Your perspective can change
Remember life is a gift.
[end]
