this house in which you live
the one your soul calls home
you find that it is best kept
together with muscle, gristle, and bone

it could use a coat of paint
as you watch it age
try and spruce it up a bit
before you're forced to draw the shades

there was once a safe
that held your memories
long ago lost the combo to the lock
and can't remember where you placed the key

in the old neighborhood
you find you're not alone
your friends for years have camped out here
and you're all too tired to get much done

all this as you sit inside this house
the one your soul lives in
waiting for the landlord
to come by and collect the rent

Teddy the Toad gained a new hope
When Freda the Frog came along
Proving you never know when true love will show
As they met on a log in the middle of the swamp

From that point on they were never alone
Swimmingly got along, warts and all
Planned their wedding day to take place in late May
Then gave all their amphibious friends a call

They got married don't you know as all the frog's croaked
Like a song from the angels above
Just then Teddy saw a fly from out the corner of his eye
And shared it with Freda to solidify their love

The reception that night was lite up by fireflies
With the guests dancing their way across Lilly pads
As the night came to a close, everyone stumbled back home
Where Teddy and Freda were the only two left

That night Freda laid her eggs and in no time, they hatched
Happy they both tied the knot
As a matter of fact, you can ribbit on that
As they do every night, down at the swamp

So many extremes these days it seems
Have an opinion other than me
To where their opinion cancels out mine
Who's to say I'm wrong, making them right

How things should work and to what degree
We tend to pay when they say that it's free
Where they end up costing quite a bit more
But that's just my opinion for all that it's worth

Never afraid to have their say
At any given moment or particular day
They could ambush you out of the blue
Whenever they differ from your point of view

If you give more than your share of opinions away
People won't care what you have to say
It might be best to keep to yourself
An opinion or two if nothing else

Of course, this is just my opinion
Feel free to ask anyone
There's always more to bring to the floor
Where that opinion came from

Came in like a roaring lion
Let loose like a hurricane
There's no denying that we are finding
The Orange Man is at it again

Doing his best to fulfill promises
One illegal immigrant at a time
Don't worry Canada, he won't forget
The 51st State is at the top of his mind

Swimming shark infested Gulf waters of
Oops...I almost said Mexico
When it comes to a name, that can be easily changed
Hey, don't you know when you've got plenty of doe

The Art Of The Deal is getting rid of the deal
Removing the New color Green
Showing them to the door as he cuts the cord
With the *****'s in Gay Paree

The Talking Heads are spinning their best
As they all foam at the mouth
Does this party come with catering
Or do we need to order out

All the rich seem to be jumping ship
As they bow down to the right side
Soon enough there won't be any left
To hold hands as they break down and cry

What's next on the agenda you ask?
How hard of a slap in the face
Let us know when you're tired of winning all of it back
Hollywood's always here with a plan of escape

The Orange Man with his plans is on a roll
Rocking all over this town
From Coast to Coast around the Globe
Not everyone is up with what he's putting down

But you have to admit it's a refreshing turn around
From the clowns that just high tailed it out of town...

do you think that we'd survive
if we put an end to all the lies
if all we knew to do
was to tell the truth

starting each new day
careful the way we portray
using words that only lift
take the risk and insist on it

make a change for the better
concerned enough to love each other
putting others first
will we let love run its course

stand up for what's right
whether first or last in line
lean on common sense
what little there is left of it

tell me what you think
is there a possibility
all of this could work
if we just laid down our swords

You shake your fists at the heavens
Angry at things you don't believe
Deep into doubt, there's even a God around
How can you believe in what you've never seen

You laugh out loud at those who do
What's good for the gander ain't true for the goose
The way you find you live, is lost to your detriment
Loosening of morals while tightening the noose

You even mock the fiery furnace
As one big party with all of your friends
There'll be no time to laugh when you realize you're dead
When all done and said, hits the bitter end

You might want to come up with a better plan
Try and do life a little different
Take time out to understand
Treat how you live as a precious gift

For beyond these walls stands eternity
And believe you me, you're free to choose sides
No one but you, blame's you into heaven or hell
When you breathe your last breath the split second you die

There's always some type of noise
Running through my head
From music to mass media
There's not a lot of room that's left

To hear a gentle whisper
That comes from the Lord
Guidance and comfort
In this war-torn world

When I find I'm anxious
With the noisy goings on
I seldom find that I'm
Close enough to the Lord

It is in the silence
That He speaks to me
Comfort and guidance
Being my greatest need

What he needs from me you see
Is to take a step back
To realize what I don't
And everything that he has

I just need to remove myself
From all this daily noise
For the guidance and comfort
I need from the Lord