A Piece

i was driving to school listening to the beats of Grits at 8AM- my form of a wake up call. i was really listening to the words and in particular, "Believe". it caught my attention because of the hook, it's a really good hook, sung by Jennifer Knapp. and then i realized this is my prayer for family, friends, loved ones, and the lost:

What do you believe?
everybody needs something see
something feel
and something to be
everybody needs
something's that proof
something at hand to know the truth

Livin lavish like the Biltmore
What the blood spilt for
A shippin harbour is safe
but that ain't what it built for
do all i can to help you get more
if you forgive my slight intrusion
i see this night is confusin
a constant fight with illusions
shed a light on conclusions
what you desire is a way out
day in and day out
do not disturb signs so i'll stay out
how long will you let the torture grasp you
i see spirits manifestin
blockin blessings with the questions
that you hear me ask you
keep it up so much will pass you
you can make it on a prayer
yeah that's true
but barely getting by when you can do more
why would you want to
forgetting that the wood's dry and the fires on you
life's a hastle
be prepared to rastle
it can be rough
but it don't have to
you can make it full of smile
something to laugh to
so pick and chose
my message's thick
so squeeze and watch it ooze
make it a game to where your fears lose
lets go

everybody needs something to see
something to feel
and something to be
everybody needs something that's proof
something at hand
to know the truth

there's a way that seems right
in the heart of a man
and many angels of light
in disguise destroying man
so most chose to refuse
the absolute truth
replace it with lies
use ignorance as an excue
its hard to conceive
what the mind can't comprehend
and harder to believe
what the eyes cant understand
we look to theory philosophies and thought
for a sure foundation
in a belief we once sought
while the shadow of truth
cast and image so clear
the closer it gets
we reject it out of fear
if we really wanted truth
we would give out lives for it
walkin next to the wretched of life
for God's glory
the saga continues
because most hearts are deceived
if we really wanted truth we would live and believe
so the saga continues
because most hearts are decieved
if we really wanted truth we would live and believe

everbody needs something to see
something to feel
and something to be
everybody needs something that's proof
something at hand
to know the truth