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Footsteps
04:17
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it came to me
in a dream about my mother in the 90's.
her air breathed peace and copaceta.
she did not say a thing
only believed in me.
then my father,
he tried to teach me about the world around
without falling in the footsteps
of those who came before him
he tried to be his own man
that is when i fell down before it
my thought of them was clouded
by my own self-image
when he left her,
she cried and cried until her hair turned all grey
it was normal growing up this way
she did not say a damn thing
about this cycling.
that is when i woke up
from this dream
my thought of them was clouded
by my own suffering
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Protocol
08:51
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waking up you feel lost with your upbringing
and it's weighing you down cause you can't account for everything
so you close your eyes and hold your breath
for it won't be long
and you jump into the pond
to find it all leads home
and you can't help but follow protocol
when facing the things you've nailed to the wall
but if you turn your back on everything
in the end, it's just you
making way for clear thought of the obstacle
on a road sans map, well, you loose track of the path you're on
so you hold your breath and reach out for all you hold dear in this world
but connection seems to fade away
'cause the drama keeps you here
and i can not wait to find the truth about you
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3. |
Fakers and Singers
05:56
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come take a look
don't be afraid
to get started
out on the stage
i'll meet you there
unless you're guarded
i can't explain
what's in my head
'till i just commit
count on your friends
you'll see they care
they've been waiting
count on the art
they'll meet you there
celebrating
i can't explain
what's in my head
if i'm stuck in here
i don't know
out on the way
you'll see them there
they've been trying
don't distract yourself
with drowning thoughts
just keep climbing
i can't explain
what's in my head
if i'm stuck in here
you cannot fake your way to the top, yea,
well i don't know
you cannot fake your way to the bottom
i can't help myself from singing out
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Patrick Bates Richmond, Virginia
Patrick is an musician based out of Richmond, VA. From a very early age, he has been writing music and playing for his family and friends, and anyone else who would listen. Over the years, Patrick has played in many bands ranging from indie rock to ambient electronic to improv jazz and hip-hop. Jumping from instrument to instrument, Patrick has always tried to keep things fresh. ... more
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