Consider that; a life that's dead
without a voice that's raised in song,
and no sweet chorus in one's head.
Consider that; a life that's dead;
what would a person do instead?
No music marching them along?
Consider that; a life that's dead
without a voice that's raised in song,
Consider this, a life of pain
and torment, full of ancient grief;
no joyfulness can it attain.
Consider this, a life of pain,
amounting to a curdled brain
inside of which there's no relief.
Consider this, a life of pain
and torment, full of ancient grief.
Consider all: a life so dark
that even night provides no match,
but hides in search of moon or spark.
Consider all: a life so dark
the mind grows only cold and stark,
destruction as its only catch.
Consider all: a life so dark
that even night provides no match.
Consider what the wisest say
in terms of lives a person leads;
to tread the path and never stray.
Consider what the wisest say,
but if you dare to lose your way,
be careful not to trip in weeds.
Consider what the wisest say
in terms of lives a person leads.
