I love this instrumental. So much.
I wrote this with a positive lens. I had travelled, worked, and met some lovely people.
I found an energy within myself that to this day, I cannot express into words. The closest feeling I can associate it with, is God. It is only through introspection that we realise and actualise our fullest potential.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Mistakes.
Discomfited with the home of the mind,
Dissociated with the soul.
All these chains I see, is necessary,
All these things I know, is temporary.
Wash away the sins I've fallen into,
Wash away so I can now accept: pain, suffering, life.
The world is toppling down, the grass is always cut.
Why do busy people have their eyes sewn shut?
Where is my control?
I'm feeling like a rock, not ready to roll.
If love is life, then what is going on?
If love is life, then I'm a walking contradiction.
All we've got to do is keep it straight-forward, positive,
Rather than do backflips on the good ol' negative.
All we've got to do is keep it straight-forward, positive,
'Cos we know, we know, it's hard to do these days in this city place,
It's hard to do these days in this city haze.
Wash away the sins I've fallen into,
Wash away so I can now accept: pain, suffering, life.
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This song is about retaining your integrity even when life throws a curve ball at you. I wrote this at a time where I was struggling to find comfort in anything. Although the world may appear grey at times, it's important to spot a silver lining in the clouds to pull you through.
P.S Can anyone spot a grammar mistake?
Dissociated with the soul.
All these chains I see, is necessary,
All these things I know, is temporary.
Wash away the sins I've fallen into,
Wash away so I can now accept: pain, suffering, life.
The world is toppling down, the grass is always cut.
Why do busy people have their eyes sewn shut?
Where is my control?
I'm feeling like a rock, not ready to roll.
If love is life, then what is going on?
If love is life, then I'm a walking contradiction.
All we've got to do is keep it straight-forward, positive,
Rather than do backflips on the good ol' negative.
All we've got to do is keep it straight-forward, positive,
'Cos we know, we know, it's hard to do these days in this city place,
It's hard to do these days in this city haze.
Wash away the sins I've fallen into,
Wash away so I can now accept: pain, suffering, life.
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This song is about retaining your integrity even when life throws a curve ball at you. I wrote this at a time where I was struggling to find comfort in anything. Although the world may appear grey at times, it's important to spot a silver lining in the clouds to pull you through.
P.S Can anyone spot a grammar mistake?
Saturday, February 9, 2013
leave it all behind, swim against the tide
and here we are. 2013.
i have not accessed this archive of memories in 2 years. wow.
reading my previous posts is nostalgic. i used to think a lot. i used to think too much.
and the past two years has made me realise that while it is good to be accountable for your actions, what do you achieve by taking your time with things, and being inhibited by insecurity? it's really surprising how much i've changed in 2 years. but the most important thing is that i'm willing to let go, and actually get more out of life as a result.
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here's a summary of what's happpened so far:
Music - so that band Pejorist? i still work with the same guys, and god bless them for being patient with me. we dropped the name Pejorist after a few lineup changes, and now are Rejuvenate. fingers crossed that two years from now, we're still together :)
- i also front the methylated goats as a guitarist/vocalist. we're a 4-piece rock outfit, and definitely more mainstream than Rejuvenate. http://www.facebook.com/TheMethylatedGoats
Antioch - so i met some friends a few years back that dance, play music, and reflect upon life. we believe in god. there's been times where i've questioned and explored other paths of spirituality, but for now, the community of Antioch is here to stay
University/the arts student culture - i changed course from music industry to arts (international studies). i know, i'll be unemployed for the next few years, but i do enjoy learning the world's problems. i drink more as an arts student. i also listen to more indie music, and dress more mainstream.
Work - i left mcdonald's on a good note, and found another job as a kitchen hand not long after in chinatown. unfortunately, it didn't work out, and we mutually parted ways. time to troll seek.com.au
Travel - my gap year was amazing! going to the USA and Europe completely opened my eyes to new ways of living. i'll post pictures up soon.
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keep your eyes peeled: this blog will now serve as a platform to launch lyrics for my acoustic solo project, and a diary for achievements/travel for the future.
love all round,
justin
i have not accessed this archive of memories in 2 years. wow.
reading my previous posts is nostalgic. i used to think a lot. i used to think too much.
and the past two years has made me realise that while it is good to be accountable for your actions, what do you achieve by taking your time with things, and being inhibited by insecurity? it's really surprising how much i've changed in 2 years. but the most important thing is that i'm willing to let go, and actually get more out of life as a result.
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here's a summary of what's happpened so far:
Music - so that band Pejorist? i still work with the same guys, and god bless them for being patient with me. we dropped the name Pejorist after a few lineup changes, and now are Rejuvenate. fingers crossed that two years from now, we're still together :)
- i also front the methylated goats as a guitarist/vocalist. we're a 4-piece rock outfit, and definitely more mainstream than Rejuvenate. http://www.facebook.com/TheMethylatedGoats
Antioch - so i met some friends a few years back that dance, play music, and reflect upon life. we believe in god. there's been times where i've questioned and explored other paths of spirituality, but for now, the community of Antioch is here to stay
University/the arts student culture - i changed course from music industry to arts (international studies). i know, i'll be unemployed for the next few years, but i do enjoy learning the world's problems. i drink more as an arts student. i also listen to more indie music, and dress more mainstream.
Work - i left mcdonald's on a good note, and found another job as a kitchen hand not long after in chinatown. unfortunately, it didn't work out, and we mutually parted ways. time to troll seek.com.au
Travel - my gap year was amazing! going to the USA and Europe completely opened my eyes to new ways of living. i'll post pictures up soon.
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keep your eyes peeled: this blog will now serve as a platform to launch lyrics for my acoustic solo project, and a diary for achievements/travel for the future.
love all round,
justin
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