Left Hand Syndrome

Ensign

have you ever had a dream that shone so bright
it was impossible to ignore?
a thought that kept you up at night
and clouded your mind
it was all you could focus on
our convictions run deep
we're no longer appeased
by sub-standard rules reserved by others
its not a revolution just to be aware
take away the blinders
see things for the first time
discontent with the state of complacency that
we see so prevelant in today's society
the world still needs dreamers and i was born to be the one
we choose to stand in defiance
of this world based on lies and half-truths
a hatred for the system that makes us strive to be
so much less than who we really are
our convictions run deep
we're no longer appeased
by sub-standard rules reserved by others
its not a revolution just to be aware
take the blinders off
see things for the first time
how can we see the truth if our eyes are closed
can we wish it all away if we turn our heads
pretend things are fine
can we make it through another day?


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    "the world still need dreamers and i was born to be the one." how can a line like that not get your heart pumping and your brain reving?

    noisetodiebyon December 09, 2001   Link
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    i like "a hatred for the system that makes us strive to be so much less than who we really are"

    uglyon May 19, 2002   Link
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    i love ensign. good ole, fast hardcore with riveting lyrics

    rustedhopeon May 20, 2002   Link
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    somebody needs to post the lyrics for black clouds vs silver linings by ensign ive been looking for them forever

    xhopesfallxon July 06, 2003   Link

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