To replace one's self with another version of one's self must either be a trick of semantics or something else beyond me. Something to do with the brain.
If it's a word, open your mouth and say it.
If it's a chance, leave it alone or take it.
If it's a gag, laugh at yourself and shake it.
And if it's a lie, admit it's a lie and change it.
We won't struggle to replace Us with Ourselves.
And we won't shut our mouths to Love.
But if Lies don't fuel our anger.
Then Love can have to place here.
If it's a drug, swallow it down, enjoy it.
If it's a loss, know that a loss is worth it.
If it's a choice, don't be afraid to choose wrong.
And if it's a phase, don't stay away for too long.
We won't struggle to replace Us with Ourselves.
And we won't shut our mouths to Love.
But if Lies don't fuel our anger.
Then Love can have to place here.
On this shell-worn shore [don't get SOFT
On me now] Cast my line out [I'll wait]
Toward the break [but you're wasting time]
Where the wake is daily torn
[Things change and so do we]
Can we mend this in the morning?
credits
from LUST,
released March 23, 2006
Gena Gastaldi (vocals), BF (piano, bass, synth, programming)
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