The Path We Tread

XLooking ForwardX The Path We Tread Lyrics
1.Disappearing Act

So after while guess I wasn't in style.
But none of that mattered to us too much.
Mile after mile I still wear a smile.
Even when my 'friends' say I'm out of touch.

We hear you loud and clear.
But you can't make us disappear.
No way no how. You won't make me shut my mouth.

I'll try to love you even if you hate how i live my life.
I respect your views and the lifestyle you choose.
And I'm the one who's closed my mind?
Okay that's fine, we're still friends.
But the logic I just can't find.
Why open my heart just to get shut out?
We disagree and I'm left behind.
Behind.
Left behind.
Behind.


2.You're Worth It

You're worth so much more than how you treat yourself.
So much more than the credit that you give.
You deserve way better than they treat you.
But it's never too late to change how you live.

Letting people abuse you and use you for fun.
Breaking your heart just to feel like they've won.
To them you're just another toy.
They don't care if they steal your pride or if they steal your
joy.

You're a beautiful creation no matter who you are.
Molded in the image of a living and loving God.

You can't lie to Him or lie to yourself. (Oh... Woah...)
We know the smile that's on your face.
And it's nothing more and nothing less than a facade.
But it's never too late to change your ways. (Oh... Woah...)
You get a brand new chance with each new day.
You're worth it - no matter where you've been.
You can change the things that lie within. (You're worth it)

You're worth so much more than how you you treat yourself.
So much more than you credit that you give.
You deserve way better than they treat you.
But it's never too late to change how you live.
You deserve to be happy no matter how you've felt.
And regardless of the hand that you've been dealt.
Each day's a new day to get past mistakes.

You're worth it.
Worth what time that it takes.


3.The Path We Tread

Have I given enough of myself to make a difference?
Have I given enough of myself to bring a change?
Have I worn my heart on my sleeve or poured it out on the page?
Have I left a piece of myself on stage?
I just want so badly to do what's right.
To make my wife happy and to make my parents proud.
To take something of meaning to the top of the mountain.

Hold nothing back and scream it out loud.

And maybe if my words are bolder.
When I'm older
I'll look back in time and feel fulfilled.
If one thing I've said touches one kid's heart.
I can look back and say I did my part.

And maybe if my words are bolder.
When I'm older
I'll look back in time and feel fulfilled.
If one thing I've said touches one kid's heart.
I can look back and say I did my part.

Don't know where it'll lead but I know that I need to go.
Into the world and tell all of these things I know.
Inside my heart are true and just try to show.
What God's done for me so I'll take that step and just go
Into the world.

And if an impact is made on just one mind.
Then a piece of our hearts had been left behind.
If one kid carries on the life we've led.
Then the path we tread
Is endless.

And if an impact is made on just one mind.
Then a piece of our hearts had been left behind.
If one kid carries on the life we've led.
Then the path we tread
Is endless.
Endless.


4.Not For Sale

Acceptance -
What a poisonous word
And a poisonous thing for which we strive.
Rejected -
They'll kick you out of the heard
And deny you what you need to survive.

But we don't
Even care.
Our hearts and minds
They aren't for sale.

I find it
Hard to believe that
This is how it goes.
And that this is what we do.
You turn 21 this is how you have fun.
A whole new life is waiting for you.
So just drink 'em down 'til your brain runs wild.
And your pride is gone so you act like a child.
Sleep with whoever you can. Now your body's defiled.
Join the crowd.

And if you don't buy the things they sell.
You're damning yourself straight to hell.
And if you don't adopt what they?re about.
Then you're missing out.
You're missing out.

I wont drink, drink, drink and act like a fool.
So I can fit in with you
So that you'll think that I'm cool.
I wont take up a habit
People are dying to quit.
Or smoke some weed that'll make me an idiot.
And I'll cut my throat before I buy what they sell.
Straight edge for life until the day I die.
One look at this world makes being edge so easy.
I don't even have to,
Don't even have to try.

We hear the lies you tell.
We are not for sale.
Lie to our faces
We're not for sale.
Clear hearts and minds
They are not for sale.
We don't even care


5.Sidelines

Talk about the spirit of '88
That's great!
You kids today don't even know hardcore
Anymore!
Well I happen to think things are cool the way they are.
So far so good,
Take you attitude home.
I wish you would!

From the outside looking in
It's easy to advise.
Of all the things we should look out for.
And all the things that breed demise.

And you've got answers for questions
No one's even asking.
Wasting all of our time just comparing and contrasting.
Things that no one cares about
So give it a rest.
Give us all a rest.

Well if it sucks so bad then why come around?
Things aren't even half as bad as you make them sound.
We don't want to hear your whining - you've got no solutions.
Take you attitude home. that's all the contribution
We need
From you.


6.Agree To Disagree

I can't live my life with my back to the wall.
Can't walk this road always on the defense.
I think I'll let my heart make the call.
When my faith is being put to the test.
(You can test me all you want - I'm still standing here).
So I'll press on the way I feel I should.
But rest assured that your point's been understood.

I've heard your side and it's all good.
I swear I'd see the world through your eyes if I could.
But I can't my friend, and I never ever will.
So let's agree to disagree take the issue and we'll kill it.
We're supposed to be brothers this fighting's got to stop.
So let's agree to disagree take the issue and we'll drop it.

I know you care and I know you're concerned
But sometimes you've got to let me live and learn
I'll hear you out any day of the week
But you can't expect me to change each time you speak.
(Speak til you're blue in the face - I'm still standing here).
And I'll press on the way I feel I should
But rest assured that your point's been understood.

I've heard your side and it's all good
I swear Id see the world through your eyes if I could
But I can't my friend, and I never ever will.
So let's agree to disagree take the issue and we'll kill it.
We're supposed to be brothers this fighting's got to stop.
So let's agree to disagree take the issue and we'll drop it.

You can push all you want. I won't push you back
Come at me all day I will not attack you
Or fight you, I'll just leave it alone
If you're looking to argue do it on your own
There's no time for us to waste on this
One disagreement is killing our relationship
So let's drop it, my friend, and start fresh today
Looks like it's that or nothing
I just can't see it your way

But I can't my friend, and I never ever will.
So let's agree to disagree take the issue and we'll kill it.
We're supposed to be brothers this fighting's got to stop.
So let's agree to disagree take the issue and we'll drop it.

Swallow your pride
Put your differences aside
Swallow your pride
Agree to disagree.


7.Heroes Of Your Revolution

So you want to be punk rock
Yeah that's right. Are you willing to revolt?
Are you ready to fight?
So you want to be different
From the norm
Are your boots laced up?
Are you in uniform?

Who are the heroes of your revolution
Who are the ones who stand to gain?
Who are the heroes of your revolution?
And will their battles be fought in vain?

So you're anti-corporate.
Yeah that's cool.
All they care about is money.
They don't care about you.
Did you buy all their records.
At the store?
Do you have all the music
Do you wear what they wore?

Who are the heroes of your revolution
Who are the ones who stand to gain?
Who are the heroes of your revolution?
And will their battles be fought in vain?

My hero has a plan.
My hero was willing to die for me.
And I'm willing to die in return.
I've got nothing to lose.
My hero set me free.

What does your cause mean?
Nothing. Nothing.
What does your cause mean now?
Nothing. Nothing at all.


8.A Year From Now

There was a time not long ago when our support was good enough.
What happened?
I think I know.
Now you've got no time for our petty, kid's stuff.
They flashed some green and so long to our scene.
You're big-time now it's your time to shine.
Well, cash talks and it sifts out the fakes.
And I wish that I'd never even given you a dime.

What can I say man I hope that you're happy.
What can I say I hope you've reached your goals.
You weren't in it for the money, you were in it for the scene.
You said the right things to get your merch sold.
What can I say man I guess you got me.
I bought it all hook, sinker and line.
Well, cash talks and it sifts out fakes.
And I wish I had never, ever parted with mine.

I disagree that the grass is greener.
I guess we never saw eye to eye.
You'd trade in hardcore to be cool for a minute.
Where will you be when the well's run dry.
In this scene.
This town.
That's where we'll be a year from now.
No price can tear apart.
The things we feel inside our hearts.
This scene - this town.
That's where we'll be a year from now.
No price can tear apart.
The things we feel inside our hearts.


9.Displacement Theory

Holding on.
Holding on to what I have of you.
Sometime it seems it's all I ever have.
It's true that a memory, a memory is keeping me alive.
I'm not being possessive if I need you to survive.

Displaced by circumstances not beyond control.
Past thoughts of romance are tearing at my soul.

But I need you to make mine whole.

Displacement by something that you love.
But I can't make you stop.
Can't hurt my one true love.
Because if I did I fear you would resent me.
But this time is killing me.
My heart must represent me.
Why can't things be the way they were?


10.For Those Who Believe

We can't thank you enough for all you've done.
For all the ways you've helped us out.
Taking on projects we know aren't fun.
Because you believe in what we're about.

You open up your heart or your home.
You fix our van and you won't take pay.
It feels so good to know we aren't alone.
We want to take this chance to truly say:

Thank you, thank you for holding us close.
Inside your hearts each time we leave.
It's your faith in us that matters most.
So we sing this song for those who believe.

I can't thank you enough for being who you are.
For sticking with me right by my side.
No matter where I am, how near or far.
You fill my heart with joy and pride.
So I'll do my best to make this worth while.
And try to make a difference when I'm away.
For me, you've always gone the extra mile.
I want to take this chance to say to you:

And when you lay down your head at night.
Say a prayer for us that the van runs right.
And that the show will go off all fun and no fights.
Just keep us in mind when you turn out the lights.

It means the world to us to know that you believe in what we do.
And that you've got our backs no matter where we go.
I swear we couldn't do this at all is if it weren't for you.

We can't thank you enough for all you've done.
For all the ways you've helped us out.
Taking on projects we know aren't fun.
Because you believe in what we're about.


11.Take Care

There are things in life no one should forgo.
All of which are within your control.
Things that if you treat them like gold.
They'll complete your life and make you whole.

First of all there is yourself
You must take care of you.
Your body is the temple of the Lord.
Faith, family, and friends all in one accord.

When you're lost in the forest.
Can't see past the trees.
Call out to your friends
And they will hear your please.
They will pick you up
And help you find your worth.
So treat them like the greatest gifts on earth.

When you're broke down and weary.
Fallen to your knees.
These are the times we need our families.
They will pick you up.
They've been there since birth.
So treat them like the greatest gifts on earth.
You need them.

No value can be placed upon friends and family.
The greatest gifts in life they are truly free.

So keep yourself pure and to them hold true.
Take care of them they'll take care of you.
Keep yourself pure and to them hold true.
Take care of them they'll take care of you.


12.Over And Over


13.Each Step

Twenty-five years old and I don't really have a clue.
Of where I'm supposed to be
Supposed to achieve.
But I've got no doubt that You're going to see me through.
And it's like I've got it all, although I've fallen.
I just don't know what you see in me.
I just want to do what's right by You.
Not sure of my purpose now but someday You'll show me.

You knew my life before this world began.
And You never left my side even when I ran.
I just don't know
Why
You care
At all.

Your ways are so beyond me.
You've shown your face upon me.
And I know through life You'll lead and guide me.
Through it all each step of the way.
The way, the way You're here.


14.Waste Of Time


15.Good Intentions


16.I Ain't Mad At Cha

Me and you just a few years back.
We were friends til the end.
The world was white and black.
Then stupid things were said and now it's all gone grey.
My pride got in the way.
I never said the things I wanted to say.
Let's let it go.
I'm sorry friend.
I just want us to let it go.
I'm still your friend.
We'll still be bros.
And I want you to know.
A few years ago I said I wanted you gone.
I swore it'd all come back.
I thought I couldn't be wrong.
But now my hearts changed.
I found a better way.
And I want us to be bros just like we were back in the day.
I say we let it go man.
I just want you to know.
I'm still your friend bro.
I say we let this go.


17.Gimme Two Steps


18.War Tells All

The pain we've caused with words we've said.
The subtle ways it's messed with our heads.
It's easy to say that we're upset. And use that as a safety net.
To mask the truth and cover the lies.
But all is told within our eyes.

So let's let it go so we can be healed.
Because in the heat of battle all is revealed.
No need to act like things are cool.
If they aren't because as a rule.
We need to stick by each other's side.
And live our lives with nothing to hide.
So let's keep cool when the pressure's high.

You know, on me, you can rely.
I won't take off when the battle's near.
When war is on, my friend, I will be here for you.
There's nothing that we can't work out.
We always will, man, there's no doubt.
You'll never be left on your own.
True friends won't let you fight alone.