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Balance the Imbalance

by Shakeout

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1.
40mg 02:22
It’s time to learn to say no Hang up those wings and pack up that halo Pack your bags and go Show ‘em what you’ve got, take control I know it takes a toll The ball’s in you court, so take a free throw Don’t wait for the say to take your play, you know your role Take it day by day, don’t be slow Stagnancy makes it feel so vacant Perfection, you can’t attain it Nauseated on an empty stomach Is this routine even worth it? Swallow a pill to gain focus Forty milligrams will do, but notice There’s still time, don’t lose control You’ll lose your mind and sell your soul. There’s the green light; go Time for you to take control. You know you’re not alone, No more waiting for what you’ve known. The future’s fastest Time to turn your back to the past tense Ball your hand up into a big fist Put it in the air and don't miss this. Stagnancy makes it feel so vacant Perfection, you can’t attain it Nauseated on an empty stomach Is this routine even worth it? Swallow a pill to gain focus Forty milligrams will do, but notice There’s still time, don’t lose control You’ll lose your mind and sell your soul.
2.
Take Time 02:38
Not quite sure who you are In due time you’ll find out It's time to circle what you may need You're past due to cross out what you can now Feel like I'm crazy You feel it too. Can't take this lately It's just the truth. I feel so damn lazy It's not new to me, don't know about you. I don’t know what’s gotten in to me, But it’s no way to be. Good things take time or so they say Play the game, take it day by day. Think it’s about that time For me to cross this line. You want to be alright This is a sign. I know you don’t think I’m crazy Trust me I’m not amazing. I don;t wanna hear this, You’re not gonna think straight This isn’t a reason Put me in my place now. I just wanna be alone, But don’t know how to say it. I don’t know what’s gotten in to me But it’s no way to be. Good things take time or so they say. Play the game, take it day by day.
3.
Heart 03:25
Passion doesn’t run through your blood, But it’s what you need. Your heart beats, but doesn’t carry the love Leaving empty veins. Start to see clearly What’s gone wrong here. I’m inching nearer I see the signs, about to flat line. We’ll see where this goes Only time will tell. The rate slows and it shows This is set up to fail Can’t shake this sense of fear, Seems like it’s time to steer clear. What can I say? This was unexpected for me I know you can’t see through this but, Motivations low, it’s not a priority You think this will change, but it won’t. Passion doesn’t run through your blood, But it’s what you need. Your heart beats, but doesn’t carry the love Leaving empty veins. Start to see clearly What’s gone wrong here. I’m inching nearer I see the signs, about to flat line. I don’t want to betray you This is just the rate my heart beats now. I will have dismayed you, Which will cause my heart to speed up. It stutters when I hear those words that have zero Impact, it’s a fact, they don’t make me react The way that I should be, Or at least that I could be Time to clear my mind Unclog this fucking artery. Passion doesn’t run through your blood, But it’s what you need. Your heart beats, but doesn’t carry the love Leaving empty veins. Start to see clearly What’s gone wrong here. I’m inching nearer I see the signs, about to flat line.
4.
Temporary I 02:09
Six A.M. on a Monday morning Welcoming a new week. If there's a higher power out there, What're they trying to tell me? Cherish what you've got, while you've got it There's no such thing as safety. It'll all be taken away, Everything is temporary. This building's burning at a rate that's concerning Everything in my life is twisting and turning. As the smoke fills my lungs, I am yearning To learn and reflect on this constant journey. Everything's hitting all at once, It's like the walls are caving in. Even though the floor is dry, The flood water's settling. It's not supposed to rain inside, But I guess this is my life. Cleaning up another mess, Just to save all that I have left. Finally open my eyes and although it comes as no surprise There's a lot that I need to fix As long as I can just focus.
5.
Instincts 03:48
Must trust your instincts Or you won’t get anywhere Look for the silver lining, And take your share. Remain selfless in this selfish game Play the cards that you’re dealt, Do it your way. I don’t think I know where to go, waiting for my head to explode. In due time with the right insight When I’m in my prime, I’ll let you know. Deep breaths, gotta take it slow. My rib cage about to implode. Cropped out, not a drop out Can’ be stopped now, it’s my time to go. Time to separate if you’ve never cared Leave it all behind, Won't get you anywhere. Contrasting your emotions, Patience, and keep your focus. It’s not worth discontentment. Believe in the everafter. Time to make sacrifices Or you won't get anywhere. Your turn to supervise And take take your share. Chin up, there’s not such thing As growing old. Future’s a gleaming star, Let the light enfold. Time to separate if you’ve never cared Leave it all behind, Won't get you anywhere. Contrasting your emotions, Patience, and keep your focus. It’s not worth discontentment. Believe in the everafter. Must trust your instincts Or you won’t get anywhere Look for the silver lining
6.
Temporary II 01:35
It's time for the rebuild, So I soak up the water, the room's filled Like the thoughts of regret in my head, As I said, I feel dead Cuz my soul has been killed. I don't want to hear, I start tearing Cuz I'm fearing of the nearing, disappearing things I have left But the cheering of the weary steers me clear of the feelings I have my hopes and my dreams left. Six A.M. on a Monday morning Welcoming a new week. If there's a higher power out there, What're they trying to tell me? Cherish what you've got, while you've got it There's no such thing as safety. It'll all be taken away, Everything is temporary.
7.
No More Fear 03:17
I don’t want to be afraid To say the thing I want to say I don't think it’s fair That I have to bite my tongue. It just doesn’t seem fair To have to apologize. But I’ll say I’m sorry If it makes you happy. Am I really sorry? I just think you feel ashamed To be with me, but who’s to say? It just doesn’t seem like You want to be in love. I just kind of feel afraid Is this the price I have to pay? It just feels wrong, To have to apologize But I’ll say I’m sorry If it makes you happy. I’m not really sorry Nevermind.

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released August 9, 2019

Engineered and produced by Matt Brasch at Brasch's Woodshop.
Mixed and mastered by Nick Steinborn at Redhand Recording.
Music and Lyrics by A.J. Chiarella.
Performed by Shakeout.

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