You set the bar too high, you're expectations have become my failure / a shell you see so shallow but deep inside, my heart beats just the same as yours / the same blood through these clean veins, can't you see that I'm in pain / it seems my life is always under par / what can i say to change your mind about what I am / other can see what is hidden from your sight / a kid with courage and heart and his eyes open wide / inner beauty and a bright light / my focus is not yours, I set my sights on new horizons and let my soul have scope / can't you see that I have my own dreams, and though they're not the same as yours / they hold value to me, tell me why can't you see / I'm not the means to mend your past regrets / judged for how I look, not for the good that I have done / I try the best I can, but it seems that I'm not the perfect son / shaped by god, and my volition, and the seeds that you have sown, but I ask you once again, when does my life become my own?
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Why is it that I can't look at any Thrice lyrics on this website without seeing people arguing about whether or not it is a Christian song?
Even though I am not an extremely strong christian, this song is still very powerful to me. My life story.
haha 'wash your hands after touching christians' churchies suck god sucks life sucks.
kylie.
this song isn't necessarily about dustin's christianity. yes, he is christian, but even he says that he doesn't like to preach his religion though his lyrics.
i'm sure this song could apply to a lot of situations. basically just about how he's trying to do what he wants to do and people are criticizing him for it in some way.. damn good song. well, damn good cd. but the illusion of safety is coming.
buy the illusion of safety.
Yeah, I agree. Thrice aren't a Christian band. No.... they're not! I think they're an awesome band with a great sound and a POSITIVE message. If you don't want to listen to positive music, that's fine. If you don't want to listen to Christian music, that's fine, too. I don't think this song or any of Thrice's songs are really considered Christian; they're just based on faith and the band's own experience. Really. The lyrics can really relate to anyone, whether you're Christian or not. Generally, everyone goes through problems. Try to be positive in life. Damnit.
starsrsorad pretty much said all that can be said, but this band is very good and don't bitch about them being christian, they arent forcing you to listen to them.
this is one of my fav songs on this album. if u have never heard the illusion of safety or identity crisis i strongly recommend u buy them!
Uh yeah this isn't really a "Christian" song. And the illusion of safety CD is the shit. i love it i play it over and over.
Though different from the christian undertheme of this song, it reminds me of some problems i have at home with my parents wanting me to be something im not. Hence "you set the bar too high" and "my focus is not yours" "when does my life become my own." etc. etc. I dunno, its just MY meaning, everyone's is differn't. Awsome band btw...
Though different from the christian undertheme of this song, it reminds me of some problems i have at home with my parents wanting me to be something im not. Hence "you set the bar too high" and "my focus is not yours" "when does my life become my own." etc. etc. I dunno, its just MY meaning, everyone's is differn't. Awsome band btw...