LeVeL - Surrounded

[Verse 1]
I lock myself into my room, 'cause I'm better off here alone
Thinking in circles about what to do, and I forget about the world
'Cause it ain't worth changing
Regretting the promises that I've been breaking
It's becoming a place through space and time like a permanent part of me

[Chorus]
You think you're suffering and you're too good for me?
Then oh, I'm sorry
Maybe I'm a little bit much for you, way past disaster proof
And oh, I'm sorry too
And I know that it's almost over
I can feel it in the air
You and I, we're through

[Verse 2]
Sometimes I tend to drift away and I guess I'm missing all the small things
You meant for me to hear you say
And you better make it quick, or you might get sick
As I'm sealing your fate with a kiss. as I burn that bridge to the point of no return
It's becoming a race to place the blame
So forget an apology

[Chorus]
You think you're suffering and you're too good for me?
Then oh, I'm sorry
Maybe I'm a little bit much for you, way past disaster proof
And oh, I'm sorry, too
And I know that it's almost over
I can feel it in the air
You and I, we're through

[Bridge]
You and I can talk for hours, hours, hours
About all the things we wished we'd done
And everything will soon devour. devour, devour
Slowly fading into one
You and I can talk for hours

[Chorus]
You think you're suffering and you're too good for me?
Then oh, I'm sorry
Maybe I'm a little bit much for you, way past disaster proof
And oh, I'm sorry too
And I know that it's almost over
I can feel it in the air
You and I, we're through

[Verse 1]
Once I tried to tell them that I'm creeping up right behind you
But they had a little trouble in believing that I'll ever be fast enough or even strong enough
So what the hell am I thinking?
All eyes on me, what's enough?
Now I'm back with another brick, with another tactic

[Pre-Chorus]
I'll drink that water from the well, if it'll help me, help me
I'll tell those stories that you tell, if it'll help me, help me

[Chorus]
I'll stick around, 'round, 'round
I'll stick around, 'round, 'round
I'll stick around, 'round, 'round
I'll stick around

[Verse 2]
I'll raise my cup to all the others who've been hovering right above you
But I got a funny feeling that I may not picture, but I'll never fold
Boy, you better do what you're told
Keep your enemies close and they close so tight
Smoke with their coats from last night's fight

[Pre-Chorus]
I'll drink that water from the well, if it'll help me, help me
I'll tell those stories that you tell, if it'll help me, help me

[Chorus]
I'll stick around, 'round, 'round
I'll stick around, 'round, 'round
I'll stick around, 'round, 'round
I'll stick around

[Bridge]
And it shoots right through me like the wind with the windows down
And it speaks right to me, when I knew right there, when I heard that sound

[Pre-Chorus]
I'll drink that water from the well, if it'll help me, help me
I'll tell those stories that you tell, if it'll help me, help me

[Refrain]
I'll stick around, 'round, 'round
I'll stick around, 'round, 'round
I'll stick around, 'round, 'round
I'll stick around, 'round, 'round
I'll stick around, 'round, 'round
I'll stick around, 'round, 'round
I'll stick around, 'round, 'round
I'll stick around, 'round, 'round

[Outro]
Yeah, and I'll stick a
Yeah, and I'll stick a
Yeah, and I'll stick a
Yeah, and I'll stick a

[Verse 1]
So you better make room, 'cause I have a tendency to assume
That you're feelin' the full effect of me sealin' your doom
And now, based on everything that I've found
You better give back, you better give back what they found
What my think tank does is makes an attempt to rid the fuzz
That's accumulated from all the freak of nature's fumes

[Pre-Chorus]
It's so cold and so cruel
(But when the clock starts ticking, you're feelin' it slip away)
It's so cold and so cruel
(But when the clock starts ticking, you're feelin' it slip away)

[Chorus]
Down, you can't help but bring me down
You can't help but bring me down
You can't help but bring me down
You can't help but bring me

[Verse 2]
I know, I've heard it before
That your feelings come out to play to display what you stand for
And when you're standing now, besides trying to hold me down
You better get back, you better get back what they found
I may invade the space of those who just can't keep the pace
So they gotta make room for each and every seed to bloom

[Pre-Chorus]
It's so cold and so cruel
(But when the clock starts ticking, you're feelin' it slip away)
It's so cold and so cruel
(But when the clock starts ticking, you're feelin' it slip away)

[Chorus]
Down, you can't help but bring me down
You can't help but bring me down
You can't help but bring me down
You can't help but bring me

[Interlude]
Now, at this point
I just don't see no need to continue

[Instrumental Break]

[Chorus]
Down, you can't help but bring me down
You can't help but bring me down
You can't help but bring me down
You can't help but bring me

[Verse 1]
My fists are closing tightly, the moon is shining brightly
Well, I'm praying that I'm not the only one
Better keep my sentimental side so confidential
I'll save it for when all is said and done
Now I'm leaving this conversation with an evident conformation
That's usually lying right before my eyes
Yeah, but not to mention, I can almost see the tension
It's building in the air as it starts to rise

[Chorus]
I am, I'll be, but I can't control it
'Cause it's living inside of me
I am, I'll be, but I can't control it
It's living inside of me

[Verse 2]
Rumble, feelin' the earth start to crumble
A new world begins to tumble
Above ya, beside ya, beneath ya
Sometimes, on a rare occasion, gotta face my situation
And it hits me when I'm staring at the sun

[Chorus]
I am, I'll be, but I can't control it
'Cause it's living inside of me
I am, I'll be, but I can't control it
It's living inside of me

[Bridge]
Me, me
I said the past keeps coming back to haunt me but I can't keep running
Can't retrace my steps and erase all the mistakes I made
Keep my head held high, laughing at the sky
(The sky)

[Chorus]
I am, I'll be, but I can't control it
'Cause it's living inside of me
I am, I'll be, but I can't control it
It's living inside of me

[Outro]
Well, I can't control it
Well, I can't control it
Well, I can't control it, it's living inside of me
Well, I can't control it
Well, I can't control it
Well, I can't control it, it's living inside of me

[Verse 1]
You're not afraid of letting go, just of being lonely
(Lonely)
It's better if I never know who's been there before me, no way

[Pre-Chorus]
Now that I've seen the bitter truth
(That's why covering up each and every little thing's got me thinking you should take it all back now)
My path of least resistance always winds around, but never goes straight through

[Chorus]
I've seen enough of the pieces shattered, I've seen enough of the naked truth
And there's only one day that this won't matter; when we're falling off of the face of the Earth
Face of the Earth

[Verse 2]
I've never seen a miracle happen so slowly
(Slowly)
It's pitiful how critical it is for you to show me how much you
Know me

[Pre+Chorus 2]
I'm tired of pretending, too
(Now you're living with it, now you're living with it, you're forgiven and I'm past all that now)
Excuses never-ending, they'll come back around and haunt your every move

[Chorus]
I've seen enough of the pieces shattered, I've seen enough of the naked truth
And there's only one day that this won't matter; when we're falling off of the face of the Earth

[Bridge]
That's why covering up each and every little thing's got me thinking you should take it all back now
Now you're living with it, now you're living with it, you're forgiven and I'm past all that now
That's why covering up each and every little thing's got me thinking you should take it all back now
Now you're living with it, now you're living with it, you're forgiven and I'm past all that now

[Outro]
I've seen enough of the pieces shattered, I've seen enough of the naked truth
And there's only one day that this won't matter; when we're falling off of the face of the Earth
(Face of the Earth)
I've seen enough of the pieces shattered, I've seen enough of the naked truth
And there's only one day that this won't matter; when we're falling off of the face of the Earth

You're not afraid of letting go, just to be lonely, lonely
It's better if I never know who's been there before me, no way
Now that I've seen the bitter truth
That's why covering up each and every little thing's got me thinking you should take it all back now
My path of least resistance, always winds around, but never goes straight through

I've seen enough of the pieces shattered, I've seen enough of the naked truth
And there's only one day that this won't matter, when we're falling off of the face of the earth, face of the earth

I've never seen a miracle happen so slowly, slowly
It's pitiful how critical it is for you to show me how much you know me
I'm tired of pretending, too
Now you're living with it, now you're living with it
You're forgiven and I'm past all that now
Excuses never ending, they'll come back around and haunt your every move

I've seen enough of the pieces shattered, I've seen enough of the naked truth
And there's only one day that this won't matter, when we're falling off of the face of the earth

That's why covering up each and every little thing's got me
Thinking you should take it all back now
Now you're living with it, now you're living with it
You're forgiven and I'm past all that now
That's why covering up each and every little thing's got me
Thinking you should take it all back now
Now you're living with it, now you're living with it
You're forgiven and I'm past all that now

I've seen enough of the pieces shattered, I've seen enough of the naked truth
And there's only one day that this won't matter, when we're falling off of the face of the earth, oh
I've seen enough of the pieces shattered, I've seen enough of the naked truth
And there's only one day that this won't matter, when we're falling off of the face of the earth

[Intro]
One, two, three, four

[Verse 1]
In the middle of something that I'd rather not say
And I Just can't get enough, each time I try
I don't wanna play that game
We got to maintain this thing
I'm never giving up, never really crossed my mind
But someday, I'm gonna turn this ugly, and into something lovely

[Chorus]
But the whole time you've been thinking, "You've got the best of me, best of me"
You've got the best of me, best of me

[Verse 2]
Now I feel a change, and something could be coming my way
Just sit back and wait, it's my time to shine
It's been a few days, but who's counting as the
Queen's found floating face down in the fountain?
Can't make the same mistakes
Never really crossed my mind
But someday, I'm gonna turn this ugly, and into something lovely

[Chorus]
But the whole time you've been thinking, "You've got the best of me, best of me"
You've got the best of me, best of me

[Bridge]
Maybe all I've ever really wanted was a place to lay my head
Mother, may I treat the world as if I knew all along you got the best
(Best)
Of
(Of)
Me

[Outro]
Best of me, best of me
You've got the best of me, best of me
You've got the best of me

[Intro]
Oh, me? I'm fine, don't mind me as I cover my eyes
I'm just afraid of what I can't stand
If ya gotta go, then run, go catch it
Catch it, if you can
Oh, me? I'm fine, don't mind me as I cover my eyes
I'm just afraid of what I can't stand
If ya gotta go, then run, go catch it
Catch it, if you can

[Verse 1]
Indirectly, I have spoken about what
(What)
I bring to the table that will keep this going
All I ever wanted was a place in line
It's written all over my face, and I can't deny it
Never think twice, my advice, just try it

[Pre-Chorus: Christopher Wright]
It's like walkin' a creaky plank, while juggling sticks of fire
It's decision time, which form of coping are you going to hire or fire?
Inspired to be everything I'm not supposed to be, which leaves absolutely no reason for me to bring you down with me

[Chorus]
Ah-ah-uh-ah-oh
What I meant by anything goes, I can spin a cornflake into gold
Ah-ah-uh-ah-oh
(I consider myself a supa dupa)
I'm a supa hero, underneath these clothes

[Verse 2: Christopher Wright]
Always thought of myself as one who draws their own line
But what good is a perfect painting if it's left behind?
So with precision of stealth, the question I keep asking myself
If I submit, would it be better for my people?
The tension of a rubber band never seems to ever stand for nothing at all
Naked and bleeding, till they fall
So with precision of stealth, the question I keep asking myself
If I submit, would it me better for my people?

[Pre-Chorus]
Those who return tomorrow, can beg or borrow

[Chorus]
Ah-ah-uh-ah-oh
What I meant by anything goes, I can spin a cornflake into gold
Ah-ah-uh-ah-oh
(I consider myself a supa dupa)
I'm a supa hero, underneath these clothes

[Post-Chorus]
It's gonna be mine, all mine
Mine, all mine
It's gonna be mine, all mine

[Refrain]
Oh, me? I'm fine, don't mind me as I cover my eyes
I'm just afraid of what I can't stand
If ya gotta go, then run, go catch it
Catch it, if you can

[Chorus]
Ah-ah-uh-ah-oh
What I meant by anything goes, I can spin a cornflake into gold
Ah-ah-uh-ah-oh
(I consider myself a supa dupa)
I'm a supa hero, underneath these clothes
Ah-ah-uh-ah-oh
What I meant by anything goes, I can spin a cornflake into gold

[Outro]
Oh me, I'm fine?
(Ah-ah-uh-ah-oh)
Don't mind me as I cover my eyes
(Ah-ah-uh-ah-oh)
I'm just afraid of what I can't stand
If ya gotta go, then run, go catch it
Catch it, if you can

[Verse 1]
You were the only one who I could spill my guts out to
What you said to me when the men in blue come and took you away
But it's not your fault, your mama never thought you should know better
But don't you worry, Curt, I won't let them hurt you, I won't let them hurt you now

[Verse 2]
I remember when half dead said, ain't it all about where you're from, but really where you're at
So we gotta get past all that for now
But it's not your fault, your papa never thought to send a letter
You'd better hurry Curt, they've got this place surrounded

[Chorus]
I ain't gonna let them through, I won't let them hurt you
I ain't gonna let them through, I won't let them hurt you
I ain't gonna let them through, I won't let them hurt you
I ain't gonna let them through, I won't let them hurt you
I won't let them hurt you now

[Verse 3]
I knew it was too late when I saw them peeking through the window
Maybe I can talk them down while you go slipping out the back door
I told you time and time again, it doesn't have to be like this
But no, there ain't nothing I can do, they've got this place surrounded

[Chorus]
I ain't gonna let them through, I won't let them hurt you
I ain't gonna let them through, I won't let them hurt you
I ain't gonna let them through, I won't let them hurt you
I ain't gonna let them through, I won't let them hurt you, I won't let them hurt you now

[Outro]
They've got this place surrounded, they've got this place surrounded
There's nothing I can do
They've got this place surrounded
(No, oh, no, oh)
They've got this place surrounded, there's nothing I can do
They've got this place surrounded, there's nothing I can do
They've got this place surrounded

[Verse 1]
I've made a list of things that meant a lot to me, put 'em on my pillow for the morning after
Mother, don't you cry, yes, I'll know you tried
Just remember all the love and laughter we felt
Voices carry through my mind, they're telling me it's time
So long, so long, so long

[Chorus]
This decision has been given, despite the rights that we have wronged
Embrace the moments or we'll miss them
That's the warning for this morning, son

[Verse 2]
A shadow of a man, staring back at me, said, "Son, you're headed for a huge disaster"
No need to learn the truth, if you're gonna burn the proof
And no bandage heals the damage to my character
Voices carry down now, they're giving me a sign
Hold on, hold on, hold on

[Chorus]
This decision has been given, despite the rights that we have wronged
Embrace the moments or we'll miss them
That's the warning for this morning, son

[Instrumental Bridge]

[Outro]
This decision has been given, despite the rights that we have wronged
Embrace the moments or we'll miss them
That's the warning for this morning
And that's the warning for this morning, son, son

[Verse 1]
I've cried, I've weeped, I've dodged, I've creeped
But I may have made a promise that I can't keep
I consider this a down time, I'm at a loss for words right now
I've made my mark and I've said my peace
And then I'm gonna dig a hole twelve-feet deep
You and I can step inside, and wave the world goodbye

[Pre-Chorus]
That's Why, the pain keeps coming
So move it back, until you're five-feet from it
That's Why, the pain keeps coming
So move it back, until you're five-feet from it

[Verse 2]
I've held my ground, I've lost and found
I've been turning this whole place upside down
And this will be the last time I'm gonna fall for this, my friend
I've licked my wounds and payed my dues
While putting myself in another man's shoes
Realize there's more to life than just another easy ride

[Pre-Chorus]
That's Why, the pain keeps coming
So move it back, until you're five-feet from it
That's Why, the pain keeps coming
So move it back, until you're five-feet from it

[Chorus]
My hands are tied, but at least I try
'Cause I'm willing and able
Tell me why, is this mind so unstable?

[Verse 3]
Moving to the moon real soon, I'm helpless
Giving and living up another last goodbye
The question I presume is, have you felt this?
If not, resume, and let the motherfucker die

[Pre-Chorus]
That's Why, the pain keeps coming
So move it back, until you're five-feet from it
That's right, the pain keeps coming
So move it back, until you're five-feet from it

[Chorus]
My hands are tied, but at least I try
'Cause I'm willing and able
Tell me why, is this mind so unstable?

[Bridge]
This'll hurt worse than the first time
I'll take another blast, for the last time
This'll hurt worse than the first time
I'll take another blast, for the last time
This'll hurt worse than the first time
I'll take another blast, for the last time
This'll hurt worse than the first time
I'll take another blast, for the last time

[Guitar Solo]

[Chorus]
My hands are tied, but at least I try
'Cause I'm willing and able
Tell me why, is this mind so unstable?

[Verse 1]
Please, could you stay awhile and share my grief?
It's such a lovely day to have to always feel this way
And time that I will suffer less is when I never have to wait

[Chorus]
Wandering stars, oh, for whom it is reserved
The blackness of darkness, forever
Wandering stars, oh, for whom it is reserved
The blackness of darkness, forever

[Verse 2]
Those who have seen the needles eye now tread
Like a husk from which all that was, now has fled
And the masks that the monsters wear, to feed upon their prey

[Chorus]
Wandering stars, oh, for whom it is reserved
The blackness of darkness, forever
Wandering stars, oh, for whom it is reserved
The blackness of darkness, forever

[Bridge]
Doubled up inside, take a while
Just to, just to shed my grief
Just to, just to shed my grief
I'm doubled out inside, taunted and cruel
So cruel

[Chorus]
Wandering stars, oh, for whom it is reserved
The blackness of darkness, forever
Wandering stars, oh, for whom it is reserved
The blackness of darkness, forever

[Outro]
Wandering stars, oh
Wandering stars, oh
Wandering stars, oh
Wandering stars, oh