The Present Tense

[Chorus]
(Living in the present tense)
When you lose the past, the future makes no sense
(Living in the present tense)
When there's nothing to blame, no victim of consequence
(Living in the present tense)

[Verse 1]
Calling out, secure and confident
Imbued with innocence, ready for the whirl
Suddenly the view was more intense
Living in a different kind of world

[Chorus]
You're living
(Living in the present tense)
When you lose the past, the future makes no sense
(Living in the present tense)
When there's nothing to blame, no victim of consequence
(Living in the present tense)

[Verse 2]
Something you said
It made me step outside the moment
Eyes pan right and left around my world
Open yourself up to the possibility
Aware of some reality outside your world

[Bridge]
In a silent universe
The moment can be so real, you almost can't stand it
In a distant universe
Distracted from ourselves, you can't help but wonder
In a crowded universe
When the talking turns to noise, you almost start laughing

[Chorus]
You're living
(Living in the present tense)
When you lose the past, the future makes no sense
(Living in the present tense)
When there's nothing to blame, no victim of consequence
(Living in the present tense)
When you lose the past, the future makes no sense
(Living in the present tense)
When there's nothing to blame, no victim of consequence
(Living in the present tense)