Story Behind The Song

Post September 11, 2001 soul searching.

Song Description

Tragedy often leaves us questioning why. Sometimes it is helpful to turn those questions toward ourselves to better understand the duality of our human nature and to keep our more harmful tendencies in check. The events September 11, 2001 provide a mirror to reflect on our own nature.

Lyrics

sometimes i force myself to breathe
even when the air is thin
i said i'd never come into this place
and here i am

three simple reasons for this choice
i might i can and i will sin
will i be punished for my crimes
and all the evil deeds i did in secret
be sure to keep it down

for certain i've seen the city in it's smoky state
psychosis of a troubled leader
and it's the voice of your team
i told you that this site would grace your eyes
sooner than later
lost hope with solutions they lie so deep
so start your digging

so if i cut myself to bleed
will i still be considered sick
could i be hurt much worse
than i can ever hurt myself
be killed by someone else

can this be real or just a dream
is there a reason why the atmosphere's so thick
feels like i'm walking on a movie set
but with much regret
and it won't get me down

for certain i've seen the city in it's smoky state
psychosis of a troubled leader
and it's the voice of your team
i told you that this site would grace your eyes
sooner than later
lost hope with solutions they lie so deep
so start your digging

don't turn and look to me for my opinion
can't stand to face another one of your minions
now reap the stitch your senseless killing
can't run

away from the fire in the sky
raining down on the battered streets below
soaking in anger
feet burning from the coals
and broken pieces of the memory
that was you

i tried to cover my eyes
to protect me from the image
of what's coming after
some reason has escaped me
yet i turn to see the light peering
through the darkness of a shaddow

the dust in the eyes burning
the rust in the skies turning