[Chorus]
I’m not talking mother/father
I’m going back, much much further back
Something deep inside survived
All included – chip off the old block
[Verse 1] (strength)
Every quest for domination
Will imposed, other obliged
Contra view point overridden
Right to disagree denied
Even Christian conquistador
Even Nazi total war
Heart and mind manipulation
Propagand’ disinformation, but …
[Repeat Chorus]
[Verse 2] (fame and wealth)
Every dream of fame and fortune
Stage and screen celebrity
Glossy photoshop magazine
Recognition in the street
Even manufactured, contrived
Narcissistic self-absorbed
All about me, nobody else
Notoriety, mental health, but …
[Repeat Chorus]
[Verse 3] (beauty)
Every spark of splendour beauty
Turn of heads as enter room
Charm charisma individual
Attractive shakti beautiful
Even hidden wrinkle made up
Coloured hair dyed – grey disguised
Nip tuck plastic surgery youth
Botox lips no longer smile
[Instrumental]
[Verse 4] (knowledge and renunciation)
Every search for understanding
Questions answered absolute
Explanation rational truth
Comprehension certainty
Detachment renunciation
Capacity to walk away
Tabula rasa – wipe the slate clean
Adventure begin again, but …
[Repeat Chorus x3]
