We were designed for more.
in an image not our own.
but we've fallen short.
i'm quite speechless and was quite unaware.
of what the capabilities of a weak heart are.

we're cast away.

it'll run through the back of your head until you regain control again.
the sleep lost on these thoughts wasn't worth the time.
we're cast away until we regain control again.
this year of you held near or not at all.
it wasn't worth the wait.
we're all cast away.
we were designed for more.
in an image not our own.
but we've fallen short.
we were so close.
it's just not worth it to stay in this state.
it's just not worth it to keep it.
it's just not worth it to let it go.

i believe in a better condition. i
n one that i have yet to attain.
i believe in a better love.
in one that has yet to change.

the love that i feel from my brothers is the sun in the sky.
i will find my condition in that which is unconditional.

conversation conversation.
ours are never.
you are ever so convincing.
they'll get better.

it's just not worth it to stay in this state.

i believe in a better condition.
in one i have yet to attain.
i believe in a better love.
in one that has yet to change.

fill me with faith. i won't be cast away


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Conditions Lyrics as written by Lou Cotton Eric Choi

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    Without a doubt one of the best bands I've heard in a while. Think I've listened to the Dreams EP like forty times over.

    Removedon January 12, 2009   Link
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    what I get from this song is... its not worth it to be depressed over someone when you have your friends and that edventually find someone. omg i love this band!!!!!

    teck92on March 17, 2009   Link
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    I'm with you Nomercy. I seriously cannot get tired of these songs.

    HtD_Sherlockon March 23, 2009   Link
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    I think this song is talking about gods creation of man "We were designed for more. In an image not our own." Man was created in Gods image but we sinned "But we've fallen short." Then I think the chorus is talking about heaven and Gods love "I believe in a better condition. In one I have yet to attain. I believe in a better love. In one that has yet to change." Also throughout the song theres alot of other lines that talk about mans sin and gods forgiviness. I would go more in depth but I dont have time right now great band though and awesome song!

    l3lessedon April 11, 2009   Link
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    juliecantswim: is all you do just:D? its on the intentions page to

    Awesome song, dont know the meaning tho:/ sorry guys

    FallenSaint97on September 25, 2009   Link
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    :D

    juliecantswimon September 20, 2009   Link

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