Bumblefoot

2 years today, I just pulled the blankets off the mirrors for the first time
Surprised at the new lines on my face that remind how I tried to catch an illusion
Hiding from me, hiding from facing the height of what I hope to be
Kept all my eggs in someone elses basket
Thinking they would care enough to not let someone smash it
Whats wrong with me, I got this need to give back to a world that keeps me
And if I do just for myself its like Im selfish
Cause I always had this thing about staying grounded and down
And its not been worth it to share with the people I pick that I sought to prove they care
And I feel like a pussy sayin shit out loud
But Im openin my eyes and I see myself now
I left myself behind
While chasing after dreams I could never find
I lived for all your lives
A machine for you to unplug at any time
I just realized today that Ive wasted away
Maybe its too late - the end has a date - and Im cramming for the final test
It hasnt been a total mess, Im just striving for higher
And humility will build me if I confess
Some people do what they chose some people look for every bump in the road
And some pretend and they play a good role
For the people that depend - they all come and go
Wrote half an album in 2 long days as I reflected and tried to take a hard next step
Of a spiritual kind so maybe I can find some sense as I pick apart a burdened mind
So I spread out on the floor all the pieces that I thought were fully formed
I see how much more Ive got to go
I reach for a new drug to medicate my soul
I left myself behind
While chasing after dreams I could never find
I lived for all your lives
A machine for you to unplug at any time
Just realized today
Ive wasted away
I left myself behind
While chasing after dreams I could never find
I lived for all your lives
A machine for you to unplug at any time
Just realized today
I left myself behind
While chasing after dreams I could never find
I lived for all your lives
To forget about the answers I need to find
Just realized today
Ive wasted away
[ Wasted Away Lyrics ]