IT’S
ALRIGHT, NAZIRITE! I felt the
devil’s touch. I felt the pull of lust. And it’s a drive drive driving force
and I’m left with no remorse. I felt the harlot’s kiss. I’ve felt the
master’s whip. And it’s a blind blind blinding curse and it couldn’t get
any worse…I can’t figure it out out out.
How this consecrated man could instill such doubt. I know that I’ve been
warned of a woman scorned. It’s alright! This Nazirite has a rebel’s heart…I
had let down my guard and it led to a shattered heart. But it’s a cat cat
catalyst though I’ve been known to resist. I’ve conquered a thousand men but
I’ve failed my God again. And I’m left here in the dark with just the sound
of my broken but yet still beating heart…I
can’t figure it out out out. How this consecrated man could instill such
doubt. I know that I’ve been warned of a woman scorned. It’s alright! This
Nazirite has a wounded heart…I
hear the voice of God breaking through the strident mob. I hold these pillars
close. I feel the Holy Ghost and it’s opening my eyes… I can’t figure it out out out.
How this consecrated man could instill such doubt. I know that I’ve been
warned of a woman scorned. It’s alright! This Nazirite has a broken and
beating heart…
“This
song is written from the perspective of Samson (from the book of Judges in the
Holy Bible) as he comes to the end of his life. It kind of sums up all of the
songs in one story.” - Geoff
SERPENT
SLY Serpent sly crawling on your
floor. Thought you’d know him by his big red horns. But he don’t look like
you thought he would. So he caught you from behind like a good serpent should…Just
make up your mind and go. I’m not gonna sit and whine no more ‘cause the
world is dying off and crumbling down faster and faster. And the mothers are
crying at the foot of their master but its no use when there’s no remorse. You
just sit there with your gaze like a sluggard. Dare I ask you, where have you
gone? Shuffle through your darkened rooms. Swinging your axe while the
perpetrator looms. You’re so prepared for impending doom. Won’t you be
surprised when he lowers the boom… Just
make up your mind and go. I’m not gonna sit and whine no more ‘cause the
world is dying off and crumbling down faster and faster. And the mothers are
crying at the foot of their master but its no use when there’s no remorse. You
just sit there with your gaze like a sluggard. Dare I ask you, where have you
gone? …Hey,
in your clever disguise. Did you think that I would buy your lies? Hey, Hey you
seduced me into thinking you were telling the truth and now I’ve come
unglued!…
Just make up your mind and go. I’m not gonna sit and whine no more ‘cause
the world is dying off and crumbling down faster and faster. And the mothers are
crying at the foot of their master but its no use when there’s no remorse. You
just sit there with your gaze like a sluggard. Dare I ask you, where have you
gone? (Just
sit there)
“This song is about
attending to the wrong issues as well as losing focus and perspective all
together. The character in the song believes that he or she understands what
“evil” looks like, but is fooled and easily overtaken. A very real and
current problem.” - Nick
“The lust of the flesh,
the lust of the eyes, the pride of life. These sins will literally kill a
person. Yet often in the midst of these circumstances, life can seem quite
carefree. However, when one continues in these sinful practices and feels
ignorant bliss, beware. Things will not end well.” - Nick
LIMELIGHT
Bright colors fade and lights go
out. And I’m left here overwhelmed by doubt. The man I’ve worked so hard to
portray is far from who I am today… Their eyes are watching I want to perform.
How they expect even if to conform. Should I be upfront and confess? But I’m
not willing to clean up the mess…All
for the chance to add a few more seconds to this dance. To be a shooting star in
the night. I’ll forfeit the truth of who it is that really stands in my shoes.
For a little more time in the limelight…The
years have passed since my deeds were revealed. And the wounds have started to
heal. The things I thought were too important to lose have been exchanged for a
sense of the truth…All
for the chance to add a few more seconds to this dance. To be a shooting star in
the night. I’ll forfeit the truth of who it is that really stands in my shoes.
For a little more time in the limelight…
“Limelight is pretty
straight forward lyrically because it is based on a true story. It deals with
the person who is leading a double life. The person becomes so concerned with
people’s opinions that he does whatever it takes to be accepted, to not rock
the boat. I found that I spent most of my energy trying to keep people from
finding out that I was a big phony. It took years to realize that I should have
been using that energy trying to be an authentic person.” - Geoff
WAR
TORN I’ve crawled and clawed my
way up through these hills of many killed. It’s a bitter pill and I’m
ashamed to say that I’ve left my mark. Throughout this time and space this
desolate place, disgraced to see that I am feeling burdened in the
dark…Paranoia has me looking to my left and to my right. The fight has gotten
the best of me and I’m desperately trying to survive. I’m hardly proud at
how I’ve let those down who trusted me and these selfish acts of mine in an
attempt to stay alive…As
I stand in this war torn land I used to call my home. I’m half a man for the
spineless way I have called my own…I’ve
held this grudge and trudged this water so high this hell so nigh and suddenly I
can see this trail of bloodied men. The impending threat the sting of sweat in
open wounds and shallow tombs. No one to accuse when I’m caught with
bloodstained hands… As I stand in this war torn land I used to call my home. I’m half a
man for the spineless way I have called my own…War Torn. War Torn. War Torn!
“This song describes
the aftermath of leading that double life and realizing that its effect on the
people you love is not merely collateral damage but a direct result of your
actions.” - Geoff
DRAWING THE LINES It’s
gone and we’re not stepping out, but falling back. I don’t want it. I
don’t want it. We fold. Giving up when we see new enemies.
“Simply put, we are tired of people who claim to be “Christians” shucking off the responsibilities when true commitment is required. Serving the god of convenience and the god of self-esteem seem to be acceptable practices because we ruffle fewer feathers that way. There are issues that are plain as day and black as night. Those who choose to ignore these lines are blind by choice. Anyone else see a pattern here? Yeah? Us too.” - Nick
HIPSTER
So once again I have lost my brain. Some might say I’m half-insane. I searched
all over to get the score. I found out what I’d been looking for… I’m
opaque, and OK. I can’t tell where I’ll be one way to the next. I’m lost,
with a cost. Yes I may seem confusing while I’m caught up in perusing now… Well
Nostradamus told me. He said the sky was falling. So when world becomes another
sun. At least I’ll have had my fun. Just take some gasoline, maybe some
kerosene. Let’s smoke and paint and have ourselves a ball. Hey can you guess
what I’ll think of next?…Now you’ve been looking me in the eye.
You think me stuck in a world of lies. But I tell you brother just give it a
whirl. You’ll find you’ll be loving the abstract world… I might break,
that’s OK. I’m not strong and mighty but I’m kinda thin and spunky.
Ambitious and ridiculous. The hipsters unite under an Old City, moonlit night…
Well Nostradamus told me. He said the sky was falling. So when world
becomes another sun. At least I’ll have had my fun. Just take some gasoline,
maybe some kerosene. Let’s smoke and paint and have ourselves a ball. Hey can
you guess what I’ll think of next?… Seems I’ve been out for some
time. But I got tired of working for you. So judgmental and condescending you
are. I’ll make it my own way… Well Nostradamus told me. He said the
sky was falling. So when world becomes another sun. At least I’ll have had my
fun. Just take some gasoline, maybe some kerosene. Let’s smoke and paint and
have ourselves a ball. Hey can you guess what I’ll think of next?…
“A song about a
pretentious movement of post-college folks who believe that they must experience
all that the world has to offer. They were isolated by their parents and are now
free to pursue all manner of experimentation and excitement that all big cities
promise. This is an age-old story, yet every generation thinks they are the
first ones to adopt the pseudo-artistic lifestyle.” - Nick
BLOOD
RED MOON Blood
red moon is coming for sure. When the sun disappears. When the night takes it
place and the children cry. Where are you?…
"This song is about
The Great and Terrible Day of the Lord.” (See the Book of Joel chapter 2 in
the Holy Bible.) - Nick
TRUTH
HURTS The
truth hurts like the hell I’m living in. It’s easier to sell you on the lies
I’ve been telling you to buy myself some time to conceal it in my soul. But
You want to reveal…How You wear me down…Something has gone
wrong deep inside man. Who is on the throne? See the struggle. See the pain.
Reach inside and take away. Lofty and proud heart of stone…How You wear
me down. I can’t take it no more. How You wear me down…How long
I’ve been drawn into blinding Your eyes. How You wear me down with Your lack
of compromise…
“A song about the
existence of absolute truth and the reason we feel more comfortable living a
lie. No absolute truth. No accountability. No answering to anyone. The people
that look out for ‘number 1’ need a wake up call which usually comes from
divine intervention. There is only One Truth and I don’t think that is
narrow-minded, I think it is something to take solace in.” - Geoff
GRIP
Quick comes the hailstorm and
violent are the lights that crack the sky. I am under whelmed since I’m known
for my exaggeration. Rubber meets the road and fights to remain close before I
hydroplane and lose control…Slick ‘comes the asphalt. The road is wide this
road of life. Pumping brakes seems so useless since I’m known for my
acceleration. I find the sense to lose it all as I take my hands off the
wheel…I’ll
become victorious. If I’m a fool I’ll become glorious. By the blood of One
my freedom comes. We all need freedom from our…I lose control and hope for best. If I try my best I’ll lose
all hope. But Your grip is strong!…I’ll
become victorious. If I’m a fool I’ll become glorious. By the blood of One
my freedom comes. We all need freedom from our lives!
“The media tells me to
take the bull by the horns, to take control of my life, etc. and here I am
deciding to trust in something I can’t see??? Sounds a little crazy... if
people want to run their own lives into the ground that’s up to them. For me,
I want freedom even if I seem like a fool.”
- Geoff
PAUPERS
AND PRINCES There’s a hustle and
bustle of peasants and merchants selling their wares in the mid-morning sun.
There’s a feeling that’s in the air subtle but true. And the children
anticipate the One who is to come…Paupers and Princes. Strangers and Kinsmen bow before the royal King.
The loser and winners. The saints and the sinners pay homage with their offering…There’s
a whispering rumor that soon is confirmed. Those who gather are sure to be
pleased at the sight. There’s an average creature with no stunning features
who has come to turn all of wrongs into rights…Paupers
and Princes. Strangers and Kinsmen bow before the royal King. The loser and
winners. The saints and the sinners pay homage with their offering…Blessed
is He who comes in the name of the Lord! In the Name above all!
Paupers and Princes. Strangers and Kinsmen bow before the royal King. The loser
and winners. The saints and the sinners pay homage with their offering…
“This song may require a bit of homework for those not familiar with Bible passages. It describes an event from the book of John (New Testament) chapter 12 and Zechariah 9:9 (Old Testament). Basically I wanted to capture the sense of anticipation that those people must have felt leading up to that great event.” - Geoff