Perception

People hide from themselves
And I think it terrifies them to know that
That when they see who they are in the mirror
The differences of what they are
And what they thought they were
It's a shock really
Because you want to escape
And you're tied down by all these hopes
And dreams
And burdens
Run
Fast and far away
Breathe in the cold
And out comes the smoke
Our shadows carry on our journeys
And we laugh like maniacs on ecstasy
Can you tell from the look in her eyes?
Too late she says
It's over she says
There is no escape
Don't try to get away
Because you've already become lost
There's no way back
But then you ask yourselves
Who really ever wants to go back?
Signal the sky
Scream to the heavens
Oh the cosmos is coming
And you're on your knees
Oh, woe is me
Oh, woe is you
Tell me
Why?
Please tell me
That you won't let go
Take it from your heart
Shoot the drugs into your veins
Like grinding teeth
And a searing pain
But then you fall
And it's dark
Oh but you see the light
Reach for it
Grab hold
And see it sparkle in front of your eyes
It's all about the perception of things my dear