Only A Matter Of Time

[Intro]
 
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[Verse]
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A suited man smiled, said: It's just a matter of time
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You can have the world at your feet by tomorrow
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Just sign on this line
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Hold tight, limelight!
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Approaching the paramount with the sun in our eyes
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Fearing family ties, legalies compromise
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In a dimly lit room with a stool as his stage
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A dream-stricken prince of a pauper's descent
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Haunts the eavesdropping silence that presses his window
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As he sweats a performance to an audience that ticks on the wall
 
 
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To the practical observer it's just a matter of time
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You can deviate from the commonplace only to fall back in line
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I understand mine's a risky plan and your system can't miss
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But is security after all a cause or symptom of happiness?
 
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Brave, yet afraid, his eyes on horizon
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In a steady-set gaze
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A mariner soon from an open cocoon
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Takes a moment to summon his courage
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To stifle his grave apprehension and trembling, approaches the surf
 
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[Verse]
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A father's benediction as his hopeful son departs
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To brave the sea of rage and conquer at all costs
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Lingers in his memory and visions still surviving in a logic-proof shell
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That should have been held sacred, safe and hidden well
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Are compromised in usury
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With every rising sun that yields no sight of land
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The hesitation cultivates within the tired man
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And rumors spread of mutiny
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And though the time will come when dream and day unite
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Tonight the only consolation causing him to fight
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Is fearless faith in destiny
 
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[Bridge]
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Even when plans fall to pieces
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I can still find the courage with promise I've found in my faith
 
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[Outro]
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Likely or not, it's a dream that we keep and at odds with our senses we'll climb
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But if faith is the answer, we've already reached it
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And if spirit's a sign, then it's only a matter of time
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Only a matter of time
 
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