It all depends upon perception
Relationships between things
You can see it as deception
Or something fascinating
And to go a new direction
To shift that tidal swing
A defined acceleration
A push against what’s pulling
When it’s time to make corrections
And deal with what the winter brings
A breakdown in communication
Leaves your sharp tongue lolling
When you seek repatriation
Is the compassion lacking?
Are you adhered to this conviction?
Did you remove the paper backing?
And when we all get to share where we’ve been
Elucidate on the things we have seen
What will it mean?
I make no differentiation
Between what the birds will sing
When they express appreciation
Or when they take to the wing
If you’ve missed the dispensation
The bombardier’s still waiting
Just raise your naked adoration
For something else worth wasting
And when you all get to share where you’ve been
Elucidate on the things you have seen
What will it mean?
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