1. INTRO

(instrumental)


2. YOU CAN’T TEACH HEART

I’ve spent nights like these,
Wondering why, I continue to live like I do.
Insomnia cuts me from dreaming,
But it’s a matter of you failing.

Do you think you have a chance to
Keep this from me any longer? (x2)

I’ll be relentless in my pursuit of catching you (x2)
I’ll make this quick, you’re running towards
You go around acting like you've got the whole world
In the palm of your hands
In the palm of your hands

You’ll never taunt me,
You’ll never break me,
I’m standing within your grasp,
Will you reach out and attempt to break me?
Consider this your last warning.

I’m unbreakable you’ll never force me to adjust.
My foundation is too strong for you to crush

We all find ourselves in the situation on what to believe. So many people try to force their opinions down your throat. Don't base your opinions off of some other person's. Think for yourself, and don't let anyone attempt to change your opinion. Whatever that may be, whether you're a firm believer in Christ, or if you don't. Be yourself, we're all different.


3. CENTURY

Constantly I’m sucked into this vortex of conformity.
Over and over and time and again,
There’s never progress, only regrets.

You try to hold me down,
You're chains are broken from me
This was you're final chance, to embrace my presence (x3)

Our bridges are burned
There's no way out now

Step up,
And show the world what you have to offer,
Lead them to a path to nowhere.

Tell them your story and spread your lies,
You look so comfy, behind that mask.

I should’ve known.
I should’ve known that this would lead to this.
I should’ve known.
I should’ve known that this would be worthless.

I’m back where I started left stranded, with no direction.
I look to you, but you hand me no compensation.

No longer will I be given false directions,
No longer will I live under your restrictions.

This song sort of ties in to 'You Can't Teach Heart'. However, this is a story of falling into that path of conformity that everyone seems to do these days. It's terrible to see friends or family fall into something bad, or have an opinion on something you know they feel differently about. This song is about overcoming that. Overcoming the people that have brought you down to their level, who have forced you into their opinions on things.


4. SHENANDOAH

Now you’re all blind,
Take a look through my eyes.
I'll make you realize.
Follow me, escape into reality.
This world will heal, all souls.

Once again, I have all odds stacked against me,
I’ll show you truth instead of your fiction.

I scale these cliffs with you in mind. (x2) You watch me from the base,hoping I’ll come crashing down. (x2)
Step back, look at yourselfWhat have you become? (x2)
This world is blind, Pick yourself up,Get on your feet...

This song has a double meaning into it. It's actually about the place, Shenandoah National Park and how it can work wonders into the very fabric of your soul. The breath taking scenery and everything else in the Park is astounding. I could sit there for hours and hours, just at total peace with myself, I've done my deepest thinking there, and it can easily do the same for you.
This song is about how you can have everyone in this world doubt you and put you down, but instead, you never give into how they feel about you. They are the ones that should look at themselves and realize that they are the ones in the need of change.


5. REVERIES

What will it take to bring you to your feet?
You can’t look to others when there’s no one left.
You’ve abandoned them all long ago.

I know how you’re feeling,
I've spent my share of time in your shoes,
We've walked this road before,
No one can stop this from happening.
No one can stop change.

We all can't be to blame,
You brought this on yourself.

You brought this on yourself.

The stars light the sky from eye to eye,
I see my dreams laid in front of me.
But as they fall gently from my view
I’m reminded that nothing is permanent.

You’ll never know when your rope will be cut short.
Live without fear of dying,
Live without shame, the guilt of regret.

Know that the life that you lived was worth living. (x2)

How will you reclaim yourself?
When everything you’ve ever dreamed of,
Everything you’ve yet to work for,
Is gone with the blink of an eye.

Don’t look back with regret,
Keep your head to the sky.
You can never look back with regret,
Keep your head to the sky...

Life isn't permanent. We all have one life here on Earth, you should live it with no regrets. Fix mends with those you've lost in the past, those who you might've betrayed, love everyone unconditionally, and take the blame for your actions. Be able to look back with pride, and know that you lived a great life without hate, without any bad blood between you and others. Sometimes you're life on Earth will end before it should, so live each day as if it's your last.