Leave it in the Dust
Journey Beyond Swords: Embracing Change and Leaving the Past
Lyrics
If you ask me where I'm going
If someone asks about my future plans or destination
I'll only tell you where I've been
I will only share information about my past experiences
Passing time and neon signs
Passing through time and seeing illuminated signs
cnd highways that know me like a friend
Traveling on familiar highways that feel like a companion
The burden gets so heavy
Feeling weighed down by responsibilities and desires to explore
In a war with wanderlust
Engaged in a constant struggle with the desire to wander
One day I'll lay my sword down
Anticipating a time when I can put down my metaphorical sword
cnd leave it in the dust
And leave behind the challenges, moving forward swiftly
I'm in the kitchen, doing dishes
Engaging in mundane tasks like doing dishes in the kitchen
Picking out a record to play
Selecting a record to play, indicating a moment of reflection
But if you ask me what I'm thinking
Expressing a longing to stay in the current moment
I'll tell you I'd give anything to stay
Willing to sacrifice anything for the opportunity to remain
The burden gets so heavy
Reiterating the heaviness of responsibilities and challenges
When the gold begins to rust
When success or valuable things start to deteriorate
One day I'll lay my sword down
Hoping for a time when I can metaphorically retire my efforts
cnd leave it in the dust
And move on without being encumbered
I got my armor, got my keys
Having the necessary tools and possessions for the journey
I got everything I need
Feeling adequately equipped for the adventure ahead
No lights left on, no long goodbyes
No attachments left, no prolonged goodbyes
Just the road and a million broken lines
Only the open road and numerous challenges
So there you have it, a new beginning
Describing a new chapter as always being just one suitcase away
Is always one suitcase away
Leaving and starting anew is a recurring theme
For me the leaving is just like breathing
Comparing leaving to breathing, an essential part of life
Until the price is more than I can pay
Continuing to leave until the cost becomes too high
The burden gets so heavy
Reiterating the weight of aspirations that are hard to rely on
With dreams that you can't trust
Dealing with dreams that may be untrustworthy or elusive
One day I'll lay my sword down
Anticipating a future moment when efforts can be laid to rest
cnd leave it in the dust
And moving forward unburdened, leaving challenges behind
One day I'll lay my sword down, and leave it in the dust
Repeating the idea of eventually putting down the metaphorical sword and moving on
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