Life Is a Perception of Your Own Reality Lyrics

I'd like to take this time to detach my jaw,
And really take a look. I think that I'm tired.
Put away this old guitar and on my way
I'll hang my vocal cords up on the door.

If I could just do these things
(if I could do these things)
If I could maybe do these things
Each and every day wouldn't pass
The way that they so often do
That they so often do
Maybe just maybe
Life would be everything we wanted it to be.

I could even peel the skin right off my face
And blow a chance with the cartilage of my nose
Just to show you how to really move

I'll show you how to really move

If I could just do these things
If I could maybe do these things
Each and every day wouldn't pass
The way that they so often do
That they so often do
Maybe just maybe
Life would be everything we wanted it to be.

I'll show you how to really move
I'll show you how to really move

If I could just do these things
(if I could do these things)
If I could maybe do these things
Each and every day wouldn't pass
The way that they so often do
That they so often do
Maybe just maybe
Life would be everything we wanted it to be.
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I think this song is sort of stepping back and taking a look at yourself, and thinking what your life would be like if certain things were different. I also sort of think its kind of someone not being 'good' enough for someone els, and telling yourself if you could ontain certain qualities your lacking you could show them that you are 'good' enough and show them up. thats just my interpretation at least. I love this new album...its soooo great! I love Chiodos!!!!

Cover art for Life Is a Perception of Your Own Reality lyrics by Chiodos

Or maybe getting enough courage to do something strange and different that you couldnt do before, that might change your life for the better

idk thats what it means to me

Cover art for Life Is a Perception of Your Own Reality lyrics by Chiodos

first two people pretty much hit the proverbial nail on the head. man.. this song is so dark sounding, atleast the intro... i've gotta say that this is my favorite track off the whole cd

Cover art for Life Is a Perception of Your Own Reality lyrics by Chiodos

this is abouy some1 who thinks their not good enough for this person but if " they could do these things" they could get the person that

Cover art for Life Is a Perception of Your Own Reality lyrics by Chiodos

i love chiodos but this song's chorus reminds me of a modern day beach boy song. its good and all, just different.

Cover art for Life Is a Perception of Your Own Reality lyrics by Chiodos

i agree with most of you but i would like to add maybe it has some personal meaning as in wishing he could be normal he has all these people thowing themselves at famous people and maybe its ruining something he has and wishes he could have it just like they want it. i donno just a thought.

Cover art for Life Is a Perception of Your Own Reality lyrics by Chiodos

it's ballroom dance not blow a chance [with the cartilage of my nose]

Cover art for Life Is a Perception of Your Own Reality lyrics by Chiodos

you guys think into the song way to much. its about chiodos itself..if craig and the band just hung up there vocals/guitars, maybe life would be everything they wanted it to be..because i mean being on tour for months and the days go by every single day makes them wonder.

Cover art for Life Is a Perception of Your Own Reality lyrics by Chiodos

the intro, man, the intro

Cover art for Life Is a Perception of Your Own Reality lyrics by Chiodos

I hope I can put a new perspective on this. I think what he's trying to say is be happy with things the way they are. Be happy with yourself for who you are and what you've made of yourself. Dont say, "oh I need to change this and that to make my life what I want it to be"