I believe it was Mark Twain who pointed out that it is far easier to deceive a person than convince them that they have been deceived. This simple fact explains a lot about the nature of modern politics and commerce as well as spirituality and religion. Deception and exploitation dominates politics and business, while a need to transcend the mundane world by becoming anchored in an alternate reality is at the heart of most religion and spirituality.
I watch the hypnotist mesmerize ply his trade
Speech writes for the government the media is his slave
His perspective is everywhere burnt deep in our brain
Creates fear and national pride makes us righteous and enraged
A person who is aware of the power of propaganda and deception, yet is also aware of the harms that can come from giving the perceptual managers free rein can quickly become exhausted. Transcending pain and suffering though belief or becoming detached does little to improve the quality of life, it only alters one's conscious awareness.
As you try to euthanize your recognition of other’s pain
Erase all the differences make everyone the same
Get rid of every smell, convert the feral make it tame
Dispatch each question of life in the utterance of a holy name
I am enthralled by life and find that its joys and pleasures far outweigh its pains and suffering. So I yearn to embrace life, rather than retreat from it. For me I find this life to be a wondrous opportunity and not a choice between suffering and retreat. Yet, without the assistance of others my attempts at being life affirming become increasingly arduous and exhaustive.
I walk against the stream try to resist its sway
I grow increasingly tired what is real slips away
I need someone else to help me stay strong and brave
An open heart, and open mind that relishes each day
This song is call out to all those, who life me, experience life as an opportunity and a gift. It is to let them know that their are others who feel the way they do, and to ask for their assistance and emotional support.
Help me see the way
Help me love and play
Help me care for man
Help me make life grand
lyrics
Exhaustion 10/10/06
I do not know how to petition you
The darkness in your heart smothers the faintest spark
You give in to alibis which distract and do blame
I don’t know if you realize most boasts aim to cover shame
As you try to euthanize your recognition of other’s pain
Erase all the differences make everyone the same
Get rid of every smell, convert the feral make it tame
Dispatch each question of life in the utterance of a holy name
Words are fragile game they can hide as well as display
Those who use them best look behind and beyond their common usage
You listen to the hypocrites who distract and do blame
These smug defenders of the good who smile as they foster hate
I watch the hypnotist mesmerize ply his trade
Speech writes for the government the media is his slave
His perspective is everywhere burnt deep in our brain
Creates fear and national pride makes us righteous and enraged
I walk against the stream try to resist its sway
I grow increasingly tired what is real slips away
I need someone else to help me stay strong and brave
An open heart, and open mind that relishes each day
Help me see the way
Help me love and play
Help me care for man
Help me make life grand
credits
from Significance,
released December 31, 2016
Vocals Jim Guido
Guitar Jim Guido
Bass Jim Guido
Sax Jim Guido
Drums Radix Faruq
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