Two of my lyrical musings.

Wow, I'm suddenly posting a lot.

I haven't really sat down and made what I'd consider a complete set of song lyrics. But here are some of the ideas bouncing around in my head.

(This one is probably a result of me listening to Rise Against way too much. I'm even borrowing the rhythm from their song "Entertainment.")

Send me all your sons and daughters like so many sheep to slaughter
In camouflage so you won’t see them die
Look into the depths of their eyes, and you’ll find that which once was white
Has been painted red by all my lies

I am the god of war; I soak my altar in the blood
Of soldiers blinded by my lies of love
Their comrades call them patriots; I call them bloody fools
War’s a game I play and never lose.

This is one I think I need to sit and complete...

I never would have met you if there wasn’t a reason.
But, oh, God, forgive me, for I’m guilty of treason.
Hope is a drug, and I’m hopelessly addicted.
I tried to be objective, but to my dreams I’m subjected.

I’m a delusional idealist with his head in the clouds.
I’m a hypocrite, a deaf man begging to turn off the sound.
I’m a blind man stumbling in search of a lamppost.
I tell you to look upwards, but down here’s what I love most.