I've gone through life white-knuckled In the moments that left me behind Refusing to heed the yield I penetrate the force fields in the blind They say I'll adjust God knows, I must But I'm not sure how This natural selection picked me out to be A dark horse running in a fantasy (Flesh and bone) And I'm running out of time (Flesh and bone) Somewhere outside that finish line I square up and break through the chains And I hit like a raging bull Anointed by the blood, I take the reins Cut from the cloth of a flag that Bears the name of "Battle Born" They'll call me the contender They'll listen for the bell With my face flashing crimson from the fires of hell (What are you afraid of?) And what are you made of? (Flesh and bone) And I'm running out of time (Flesh and bone) And what are you made of? (Flesh and bone) Man, I'm turning on a dime (Flesh and bone) (This could decay) This could decay Like the valley below Defenses are down The stakes are high (scouting the crowd for a face of compassion) The fairytale ending (to face off the journey that fathers no more) The staggering blow (you'll find the truth in the roots of desire) You lead with your chin (thinking with your corners, just a compass and the sun) This could be real (thinking with your corners, just a) Simple And what are you made of? (Flesh and bone) And I'm running out of time (Flesh and bone) What are you made of? He faces forward Trading in his blindness for the world of love And time is raging, may it rage in vain And you always had it, but you never knew So boots and saddles (flesh and bone) Get on your feet There's no surrender, 'cause there's no retreat The bells are sounding (flesh and bone) Bring this match to an end (flesh and bone) We are the descendants of giant men

Beside a Singin' Mountain Stream Where the Willow grew Where the Silver Leaf of Maple Sparkled in the Mornin' Dew I braided Twigs of Willows Made a String of Buckeye Beads; But Flesh And Blood need Flesh And Blood And you're the one I need Flesh And Blood need Flesh And Blood And you're the one I need. I leaned against a Bark of Birch And I breathed the Honey Dew I saw a North-bound Flock of Geese Against a Sky of Baby Blue Beside the Lily Pads I carved a Whistle from a Reed; Mother Nature's quite a Lady But you're the one I need Flesh And Blood need Flesh And Blood And you're the one I need. A Cardinal sang just for me And I thanked him for the Song Then the Sun went slowly down the West And I had to move along These were some of the things On which my Mind and Spirit feed; But Flesh And Blood need Flesh And Blood And you're the one I need Flesh And Blood need Flesh And Blood And you're the one I need. So when this Day was ended I was still not satisfied For I knew ev'rything I touched Would wither and would die And Love is all that will remain And grow from all these Seed; Mother Nature's quite a Lady But you're the one I need Flesh And Blood need Flesh And Blood And you're the one I need.

Buried, banging at your door Don't hear a sound, don't know me anymore A bell that tolled to comfort me An empty street, a rising steam Break the truth inside of me Climbed down to hell on the devil's tree I clutched a branch of soot and flame The thought that rose, to scorch my feet I walk alone, beside myself (ooh-ooh-ooh) Nowhere to go (ooh-ooh) Ah, this bleeding heart (ooh-ooh-ooh) That's in my hands, I fell apart (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh) Ah, I walk alone, beside myself (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) Nowhere to go (ooh-ooh) My flesh and bones (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) This part of me, the seeds I've sewn (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh) Ah (ooh-ooh-ooh) (Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh) My flesh and bone (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) This part of me, the seeds I've sewn, ah (ooh-ooh) Ah-yeah Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh Ah-ah-ah-yeah I walk alone, beside myself Nowhere to go, ah! This bleeding heart Is in my hands, I fell apart My flesh and bones My flesh and bones Ah, my flesh and bone

Always blocking the doors to your mind Escaping reality that surrounds you Using faith an excuse to kill A sick way of life is now revealed All the prayers in the world can't help you now A killer a taker of life is what you are Speak no more lies It's your turn to die Preach the good word Speak no more, prepare to burn A justified torture? From this may others learn The life you took a holy death, a grave mistake No changing your mind, your life you should pay Practice what you preach Your loved one is now deceased Knowledge is at our hands Never to understand Spiritual healing Blinded by twisted ways you live Kill for religion, will the Lord forgive? Idiocy has stricken your mind A real-life hell you will find All the prayers in the world can't help you now A killer a taker of life is what you are Speak no more lies It's your turn to die Preach the good word Speak no more, prepare to burn A justified torture? From this may others learn The life you took a holy death, a grave mistake No changing your mind, your life you should pay

Ashes and promises Share a bond through the winds of change Words are blown away When visions that should be Are tattooed in your mind The power to let go is sometimes hard to find The answer cannot be found In the writing of others or the words of a trained mind In a precious world of memories We find ourselves confined Claws so razor sharp Ripping at the spirit Promises, a potential to hurt, is anything real? When forever is to be until Deep inside, in the world of empty words No escaping from those haunting empty words Do you ever feel it? A craving that is so strong To by thought rewind in order to find Expectations that shined Through the doubt that soon would turn into the price Of what a word Will be worth when tomorrow comes To be and we are left Standing on our own and seeing what is real The answer cannot be found In the writing of others or the words of a trained mind In a precious world of memories We find ourselves confined Claws so razor sharp Ripping at the spirit Promises, a potential to hurt, is anything real? When forever is to be until Deep inside, in the world of empty words No escaping from those haunting empty words Empty words... Empty words...

One, two, three, now The number one biggest game It's when they gain the most fame It's like a race to the top Because they wanna be boss They don't care who they step on As long as they get along Politicians in my eyes They could care less about you They could care less about me As long as they are to end The place that they want to be They're always wearing false smiles I guess it goes with the style Politicians in my eyes Always tryin' to be slick when they tell us the lies They're responsible for sending young men to die We have waited so long for someone to come along And correct our country's law, but the wait's been too long It's really sickening to see The way they lie on TV The truth is that he can be A better man than you see But when decision time comes That's when they have all the fun Politicians in my eyes They're always tryin' to convince Just like we don't have the sense They look just like it's a quiz But they do real stupid things They'll tell you to trust in them Because you're their biggest friend Politicians in my eyes Reaching out, shaking hands, making friends and other plans Some will rise, some will fall, some won't even answer calls Look a here, see them fight, see the twinkle in their eye Politicians tell me why, can't you hear the people cry

If I can remember, it was you (who) didn't wanna see my face If I can remember, it was you (who) put me in my place You get down, and I, I wanna play play play Well I got news for you, that ain't the way it's gonna be You thought that me and you, were just fair game But now you're back for more, and I forgot your name I'm sorry baby, it had to end like this You don't try, and you take offense Keep on knockin', keep on knockin' on the door Keep on knockin', keep on knockin' on the door Keep on knockin', keep on knockin' on the door Keep on knockin', keep on knockin' on the door I bet you're winnin', I got a long long view For your information, (there's) so many things I could do If I can help it, if what I said ain't true Well then baby, then find somebody new Keep on knockin', keep on knockin' on the door Keep on knockin', keep on knockin' on the door Keep on knockin', keep on knockin' on the door Keep on knockin', keep on knockin' on the door Keep on knockin', keep on knockin' on the door

What pain will it take to satisfy Your sick appetite? Go in for the kill Always in sight Prey The time always right Feast Feed on the pain Taste Sorrow made flesh Sweet Live how you want Just don't feed on me If you doubt what I say I will make you believe Shallow are words From those who starve For a dream not their own to Slash and scar Big words, small mind Behind the pain you'll find a scavenger Of human sorrow Scavenger Abstract theory The weapon of choice used by a scavenger Of human sorrow Scavenger So, you have traveled far across the sea To spread your written brand Of misery Always in sight Prey The time always right Feast Feed on the pain Taste Sorrow made flesh Sweet Live how you want Just don't feed on me If you doubt what I say I will make you believe Shallow are words From those who starve For a dream not their own to Slash and scar Big words, small mind Behind the pain you will find a scavenger Of human sorrow Scavenger Abstract theory The weapon of choice used by a scavenge Of human sorrow Scavenger

It comes from the depths of a place Unknown to the keeper of dreams If it could then it would steal the Sun And the moon from the sky Beware Human at sight, monster at heart Don't let it inside It could tear you right apart No guilt, it feeds in plain sight Spirit crusher Stay strong and hold on tight Spirit crusher Speaking in killing words The vicious kind that crush and kill No mercy, it's pleasure to taste the blood That it bled When it's time to feed To fulfill the need to Consume a breath Some will rise, standing tall Breathing out all the breath from the voice of a soul Human at sight, monster at heart Don't let it inside It could tear you right apart No guilt, it feeds in plain sight Spirit crusher Stay strong and hold on tight Spirit crusher Speaking in killing words The vicious kind that crush and kill No mercy, it's pleasure to taste the blood That it bled