Disdained (2017)

(Chorus)
Stay in the moment, 'cause they were not chosen
You are a leader, that is paving the road in
The last of the clean slates are corroding
This life is disdained for the moment
Stay in the moment, 'cause they were not chosen
You are a leader that is paving the road in
The last of the clean slates are corroding
This life is disdained for the moment

(Verse 1)
It's time for you to rise up from memories past
Quit waiting for the moment when you're ready to ask
No dream is worth having if it's easily grasped
Throw away the disguise, you can't see through a mask
Vulnerable, scared, broken down and shaken
We've been here before, through this pain we created
A time-tested strength, so don't tell me it's wasted
Marching through the storm is what made you courageous
Stop wasting time scrolling through news feeds
It's mindless to avoid facing what the truth means
Sit in the silence, become a new being
Understand that life is more than two feelings
Tune out the background, feel fulfillment
Do what you can to sit and bask in the stillness
This is what forges your class and resilience
So think of your future, and continue on building it

(Chorus)
Stay in the moment, 'cause they were not chosen
You are a leader that is paving the road in
The last of the clean slates are corroding
This life is disdained for the moment
Stay in the moment, 'cause they were not chosen
You are a leader, that is paving the road in
The last of the clean slates are corroding
This life is disdained for the moment

(Verse 2)
It's so easy to get caught in the trap
Of checking your Facebook, Twitter, and Snap
"It's to stay connected", the reason is that?
So where is the mystery when you catch up and chat?
Moments of absence are seemingly gone
You don't linger in thought, like that credence is lost
This really fails what I believed all along
So what are your plans when you feel at odds?
I refuse to accept that you're lacking discipline
Caution consumes when you're acting so vigilant
This is your own life, it's not something villanous
You could play the part of a good-hearted citizen
There was a time, we stood side-by-side
Staring down our demonds with a glimmer of pride
Then I faded away to let depression inside
But now I've returned, so let's fight and arise

(Chorus)
Stay in the moment, 'cause they were not chosen
You are a leader that is paving the road in
The last of the clean slates are corroding
This life is disdained for the moment
Stay in the moment, 'cause they were not chosen
You are a leader, that is paving the road in
The last of the clean slates are corroding
This life is disdained for the moment