perspective

[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]