Jason Silver

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

Song-A-Day Number 29 - Land of the Living

OK, Update... Originally I wasn't too happy with this one. But I re-recorded it tonight and added some bass, and pulled back and just let it breathe some. It's better now... still not a favourite, but I see potential here.

~Jason

The Land of the Living
by Jason Silver
4/1/2008 10:35 p.m.

Passing each other now faster than ever
Careen down landscapes of iron and steel
What makes us human? What makes us alive?
Except for the emotions we feel?

Lately our senses are dull to the screaming
Struggle to notice the pain in their eyes
We've seared our conscience, and stared down the devil
Accepted the pattern of lies

Chorus:
I want to wake up in the land of the living
Open my eyes to a world of peace
Stop dreaming and live it all now
If God will allow
In the the land of the living

Saw a man die, like something we're dreaming
Heard a babe scream, we watched with one eye
Disgusted amusement, or curious fascination
Perverted: it's hard to deny

Stretching to fit our suits of conformity
Daily reminded to play by the rules
Want to escape but we're hostage to pleasure
Reliving the glory of fools

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