Drifting in and out, you see the road you're on
It came rolling down the cheek
Say just what you need
And in between, it's never as it seems

Help me to name it
Help me to name it

If you built yourself a myth
You'd know just what to give
What comes after this
Momentary bliss
Consequence of what you do to me

Help me to name it
Help me to name it

Found yourself in a new direction
Arrows falling from the sun
Canyon calling, would they come to greet you?
Let you know you're not the only one

Can't keep hanging on
To all that's dead and gone
If you built yourself a myth
You'd know just what to give
Materialize
Or let the ashes fly

Help me to name it
Help me to name it


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    These are the ACTUAL lyrics as transcribed from the album's e-booklet:

    Drifting in and out You see what road you’re on It came rolling down your cheek You say just what you mean And in between it’s never as it seems

    Help me to name it Help me to name it

    If you built yourself a myth You’d know just what to give What comes after this Momentary bliss, the consequence Of what you do to me

    Help me to name it Help me to name it

    Found yourself in a new direction Arrows falling from the sun Canyon calling Would they come to greet you Let you know you’re not the only one

    Can’t keep hanging on to what is dead and gone If you build yourself a myth You’d know just what to give Materialize Or let the ashes fly

    Help me to name it Help me to name it

    WabEsobbyon July 27, 2012   Link

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