Hyperion; hellacious roots Hoot, holler, and I strap my boots Old Hyperion towers atop Sweet souls below; we shake ‘til we drop Stand tall!! Sway in the wind now Can’t fall!! Hold up your kin now No mountain or canyon that cannot be crossed Spread your widest wings like an Albatross Cotahuasi or The Great Divide Ride with your brothers, to the other side Fly high!! Over the landslide Third Eye!! Harness your soul guide Headed for the peak, crashin’ by the creek, Standin’ up to speak, dancin’ cheek to cheek, Ain’t life grand?!? This world now, it’s got it’s highs and lows, Only way we know how to grow Can we burn one down now tonight? The way we groove, you know it ain’t no wonder, How much time we spend down under the sweet, stars… Makin’ me feel alright

When I think about all the lights that have shone, over me You were the brightest but it's frightening, There's no guarantees. So we can't capture the shot, Doesn't mean its not worth taking one. It's enlightening to know, this frightening will go If we wake to see… I thought I thought it all out (Sometimes I can't see the light) Knew what this was about (But I don't doubt it) Forgot that we could go without (But I don't doubt it) Forgot that we could go without (But I don't doubt it) Forgot that we could go without I thought I thought it all out (Sometimes I can't see the light) Knew what this was about (But I don't doubt it) I did not see the thunderclouds (But I don't doubt it) I did not see the thunderclouds (But I don't doubt it) I did not see the thunderclouds I thought it all out, knew what this was about Forgot that we could go without, all that we see, all we once believed When I think about all the nights that have gone, way past three When we haven't the slightest of who's the rightest, There's no guarantees... So we can't capture the shot, Doesn't mean it's not worth taking one. It's enlightening to know this frightening will go, If we wake to see.. I thought I thought it all out (Sometimes I can't see the light) Knew what this was about (But I don't doubt it) Forgot that we could go without (But I don't doubt it) Theres a lot that we dont know about (But I don't doubt it) A lot that we don't know about I thought I thought it all out (Sometimes I can't see the light) Knew what this was about (But I don't doubt it) I did not see the thunderclouds (But I don't doubt it) I did not see the thunderclouds (But I don't doubt it) I did not see the thunderclouds I thought it all out, knew what this was about Forgot that we could go without all that we see, all we once believed Perception is wild beast and it roars if you never speak The future is a fickle thing and where do we even begin? We just hold it when its here and don't chase it when its gone and it won't be long....won't be long!! How often do we get to pick up our dreams where we left off... where we left? far across and she's off in the distance, no telling where or when, no tellin' there or then.. How often do we get to pick up our dreams where we left off, where we left off, where we left, where we left, where we left! Sometimes I can't see the light But I don't doubt it Let me hear you shout it But I don't doubt it I thought I thought it all out Sometimes I can't see the light But I don't doubt it Let me hear you shout it But I don't doubt it I thought I thought it all out (Sometimes I can't see the light) Knew what this was about (But I don't doubt it) Forgot that we could go without (Let me hear you shout it) Forgot that we could go without (But I don't doubt it) Forgot that we could go without I thought I thought it all out (Sometimes I can't see the light) Knew what this as about (But I don't doubt it) I did not see the thunderclouds (Let me hear you shout it) I did not see the thunderclouds (But I don't doubt it) I did not see the thunderclouds I thought it all out

It's so mechanical we're animals All we want is sump sump tangible Its finding it all when your "missing" a lot The watched pot never boils, it just burns n gets hot.. I'll save my pieces for the puzzle in me They'll fit'em together eventually They'll be someone to hold ya before ya get olda.. Dontcha forget now just what they told ya (x3) Lets do the opposite lets sit and talk Shiverin' in our skin when our clothes are off Wearin' it well but the well runs deepa You're thirsty boy now but the roads gettin' steepa Prayed down deep things would happen for me - I don'y know my own intentions and its getting to me... Where do i go when i just don't know.. runnin' around in this shred n flow This life's been a strange one to endure (I will not ask for less, I cannot ask for more) This life's been a strange one to endure Well can you break your vow. Believe in me somehow? Past isn't the present its the here 'n' now I know trust is a rusty scary go round But we cant step straight When we're circlin' around They'll be someone to hold ya before ya get olda.. Dontcha forget now just what they told ya (x3) This life's been a strange one to endure.

Get what you need, then disappear like an old Swamp Fox You can name the town in my name, or can just reset the clocks The corner church & bridal shop, the school bus rolls down Main A lovely place to live, but I just couldn’t stand the pain You can take away my livelihood, but can’t repossess my song I got as much life to live & love to give, as this sunny day is long I’m goin’ the long way, goin’ the long way ‘round Don’t know what I’m lookin’ for, but it’s the courthouse I found I’m just tryin’ to hang out, they’ll have me hangin’ by high noon Please walk past me baby, I’ll have one more mornin’ swoon There’s a hole in the engine, just couldn’t get outta town Went to Main Street for some ruckus, now I sleep six feet deep in the ground Drove all the way down through Virginny, just to walk on bricks from PA No Lord, I ain’t tryin’ to win ya, just wonderin’ what the hell you got to say A grated bridge above a creek, the evenin’ strums along Satiated kids just try to sneak this new song in by dawn Got a worn down pencil, can still scribble what I mean Whoa! I seen a lot of tinsel, now I ride a Cincinnati Queen Well there’s a’ one way in, and there’s a’ one way out Somewhere in the middle, finagle what it’s all about Don’t know what I’m shootin’ for, just hope that I don’t miss All I’m askin’ baby’s just for one more late night kiss Well I used to be a troubadour, but I couldn’t find the time Oh, I could’a been a movie star, but I fucked up all my lines Oh Lord! I used to be a pure Saint!! Now I just enjoy the grime!!

What's the need, tell me whats the use? It tastes so sweet man it's such a treat Now I'm feelin' fine, I think I'm off the grind Until the moment's passed, now it's time at last It's not a secret, just some things you don't know You say you get high, I just think it's so-so Now you're out on the line, holdin' on to fine You say you get high, I just think it's so-so Now the next day is here, I'm almost in the clear Feelin' about half on the old bar graph Now it's creepin' in, will I let it win? Time's movin' so slow, when I'm on that road It's not a secret, just some things you don't know You say you get high, I just think it's so-so Now you're out on the line, holdin' on to fine You say you get high, I just think it's so-so Budding news, the word is spreading fast Steady movin' that line up the graph Waking up sometimes hard to do Big thanks to you, now I'm pullin' through It's not a secret, just some things you don't know You say you get high, I just think it's so-so Now you're out on the line, holdin' on to fine You say you get high, I just think it's so-so

Ay Yo dude, I've got two green lightsabers at my house... Trip, trip, tr, trippin' over wires Tryin' to conspire Tr, trippin' over wires You know I'm trying to insprire Trippin' over wires, tryin' to conspire Tr, trippin' over wires, you know we tryin' to inspire

With no abandon, with no regard I'm throwing this heavy heart round the backyard. Throw it your way, it blows up in my face Just a game of catch you've been missing Upstrokes...Doesn't everybody know the downstrokes...The downstrokes Upstrokes...Doesn't everybody know the downstrokes... I'm only tempo....rarely squeezing out this blood flow I'm only tempo...rarely squeezing out this blood flow So lets stop pretending... Lets Stop, yeah lets stop, oh yeah lets stop..I said lets stop pretending Lets stop pretending, and start explaining how coincidence is not a casualty.. How's we meet not by chance but by destiny. And our dreams... are higher than the heavens. Will we reach? Imagine the Dark, with no side, Imagine the other side, imagine the other side Imagine the sky with no name, The trees with no shadows, the shore with no end Imagine yourself, obscure and alone Solitude and dryness companions in all Let's stop pretending Let's Stop (yeah let's stop) Let's stop (oh, let's stop) I said let's stop (Yea let's stop) pretending ( oh, let's stop) Let's stop, pretending and start explaining How coincidence is not a casualty How we meet not by chance but by destiny. And our dreams are higher than the heavens. Will we reach? Reality, or Live in Fantasy Reality, or Live in Fantasy And the snow has melted and the dreamer is still alive Still Alive ! Still Alive! Are you still alive?

In the presence of my mystic muse Brings me out of my dark recluse In the starkness of my selfless crutch I’ll give it all, though it won’t be much You’re the only one who’s ever loved me And you’re the only one who’s been with me ‘til the break of day And you’re the only one who’s ever showed me That I’m the only one for you, you say, so: Won’t you be mine? (Won’t you be mine?) Won’t you be mine? (Won’t you be mine?) Won’t you be mine? (Won’t you be mine?) Won’t you be mine? (Won’t you be mine?) In this world, we share the air In this state you, look so fair In our bed, where we lay bare In my soul, you know you’re always there You’re the only one who’s ever loved me And you’re the only one who’s been with me ‘til the break of day And you’re the only one who’s ever showed me That I’m the only one for you, you say, so: Won’t you be mine? (Won’t you be mine?) Won’t you be mine? (Won’t you be mine?) Won’t you be mine? (Won’t you be mine?) Won’t you be mine? (Won’t you be mine?)

With the rhythm of a fable; Now turn the table. Rally my soul, so my minds not a stranger. It's a never ending dialogue.. Ill breathe all day, or even longer... Ill give my strength, Ill be the stronger. You never let me be satisfied But don't you hate to love, the sound of your own voice (in your head) Shouting Quietly But don't you hate to love, the sound of your own voice (in your head) Shouting Quietly Long division of your day, but we've got the final say For the breath of life is power and were standing face to face We were meant to taste. The bitter and the sweet, the track left on repeat It's waking up and going out, so rise up to your feet yeah We will rise from defeat. But don't you hate to love the sound of your own voice (in your head) Shouting Quietly. Quietly If it takes all day or even longer ill give my strength. You never let me be satisfied.

If I’m sad and lonely, won’t you please understand As I’m drowning slowly, won’t you please take my hand All I’ve got is one last chance and I’m spendin’ it on you Can I have this last dance? if I do, I won’t step on your shoe If the fence door don’t swing no more, put oil on the hinge I want more of what you’ve got in store, but I’m spoiled on a binge All I’ve got is one last chance and I’m spendin’ it on you Can I have this last dance? Can I have this last dance? You left me far behind at the fork in the road When it wasn’t clear if I was bound to win When we met, you were poor & blind, and your whole world I showed you But have you forgotten: Through thick & thin, through thick & thin? When the red velvet curtain comes down and the fat lady sings I'll love you 'til he cows come home, until the pigs grow wings All I’ve got is one last chance and I’m spendin’ it on you Can I have this last dance? If I do, I won’t step on your shoe Won’t step on your shoe, make your pinky toe black & blue Baby, just allow me one more chance Can I have this last dance? You left me far behind at the fork in the road When it wasn’t clear if I was bound to win When we met, you were poor & blind, and your whole world I showed you But have you forgotten: Through thick & thin, through thick & thin? All I’ve got is one last chance and I’m spendin’ it on you Can I have this last dance? I won't step on your shoe