I died when I was five,
was born again the very next day.
Felt so lucky to be alive
with the knowledge of the final price we'd pay.
and in life, what you do, do out of love, not fear of present or God above.
Because nobody wants you to suffer in life, just give best you can, and never stop giving your best; contest to all the rest; your best.
If you've tried your very best
to rise above the rest
then throw your starfish one by one
back to the ocean in the sun.
if they say "can't save them all,"
it's true, but to enrich your life,
your best will do.
I died when I was five,
now I know what it is to be alive.
credits
from The Teaser,
released October 20, 2015
S. Jackson: lyrics, vocals, piano
G. Mattis: production, drums
M. Shawley: guitar
D. Zimmerman: bass, backing vocal
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