Techno Ted may be a person who caused Chris incredible emotional pain & trepidation as well as moments of peace & happiness but now is removed and awaiting his fate. Darling may be a different person who is also free of him and can live her life free of Ted's tyranny. "In between all the laughing, and daydreams ... lies: a desert of truth" Lies are like a desert or the omission of Truth: Where there were Lies then Truth was absent. The song, "Techno Ted", may be a cathartic celebration of the downfall of this person.
Go placidly amid the noise and haste
And remember what peace there may be
In silence
As far as possible
Without surrender
Be on good terms with all persons
Speak your truth quietly and clearly
And listen to others
Even the dull and ignorant
They too have their story
Avoid loud and aggressive persons
They are vexations to this earth
If you compare yourself with others
You may become vain and bitter
For always there will always be greater and lesser persons than yourself
Enjoy your achievements
As well as your ??
Keep interested in your own career however ??
It is a real possession
In the changing fortunes of time
Exercise caution
In your business affairs
For the world is full of trickery
But let this not blind you
To what virtue there is
Many persons strive for high ideals
And everywhere life is full of heroism
Be yourself
Especially do not fame or affection
Neither be cyncal about love
In the face of all ?? and disenchantment
It is perennial
As the grass
Take kindly the council of the years
Gracefully surrendering the things of youth
Nuture strength and spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune
But do not distress yourself with imaginings
Many fears are born of fatigue and lonliness
Beyond a wholesome discipline
Be gentle with yourself
You are a child of the universe
No less than the trees and the stars
You have a right to be here
And whether or not it is clear to you
No doubt
The universe is unfolding as it should
Therefore be at peace with god
Whatever you conceive him to be
And whatever your labors and aspirations
In the noisy confusion of life
Keep peace with your soul
With all it's sham, drudgery and broken dreams
It is still a beautiful world
Be careful
Strive to be happy
And remember what peace there may be
In silence
As far as possible
Without surrender
Be on good terms with all persons
Speak your truth quietly and clearly
And listen to others
Even the dull and ignorant
They too have their story
Avoid loud and aggressive persons
They are vexations to this earth
If you compare yourself with others
You may become vain and bitter
For always there will always be greater and lesser persons than yourself
Enjoy your achievements
As well as your ??
Keep interested in your own career however ??
It is a real possession
In the changing fortunes of time
Exercise caution
In your business affairs
For the world is full of trickery
But let this not blind you
To what virtue there is
Many persons strive for high ideals
And everywhere life is full of heroism
Be yourself
Especially do not fame or affection
Neither be cyncal about love
In the face of all ?? and disenchantment
It is perennial
As the grass
Take kindly the council of the years
Gracefully surrendering the things of youth
Nuture strength and spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune
But do not distress yourself with imaginings
Many fears are born of fatigue and lonliness
Beyond a wholesome discipline
Be gentle with yourself
You are a child of the universe
No less than the trees and the stars
You have a right to be here
And whether or not it is clear to you
No doubt
The universe is unfolding as it should
Therefore be at peace with god
Whatever you conceive him to be
And whatever your labors and aspirations
In the noisy confusion of life
Keep peace with your soul
With all it's sham, drudgery and broken dreams
It is still a beautiful world
Be careful
Strive to be happy
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
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