Creatures
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My name is volatile
I am unpredictable and unstable

I've been this way a long while
This is not a recent development, I have always been this way

I'd surely like to rest
I desire to calm down and relax

But the energy gets the best of me
My own energy overwhelms me and makes it difficult to slow down

It's been a wild ride
My life has been full of adventure and excitement

I wouldn't change a minute
Despite the ups and downs, I wouldn't want to alter any of it

I can't slow down inside
Even if I wanted to, I am incapable of calming my mind and body

Guess that's why I live it
I fully embrace and accept my fast-paced, intense lifestyle

The years of mischief
I have a history of causing trouble

Followed by weeks of thrift
I then have periods of being frugal and economical

I land on earth's hard face
I experience harsh realities and challenges

No legs could keep that pace
I am constantly on the move and no one could keep up with me

And through the rest I sift
I sort through and deal with any negative consequences or repercussions of my actions

Is there ever a time
Is it possible for me to ever experience a different state of mind

When the state of sleeping willingly leaves my mind
When I can truly relax and let go of any worries or responsibilities

Highly frustrated want to feel elated
I often feel overwhelmed and crave the opposite feeling of excitement and joy

Come Monday morn you feel checkmated
I feel trapped and powerless at the start of the work week

You can be uncool and become the rule
It is possible to break from societal norms and expectations to pursue your own desires

Exceptions were made to drown
Sometimes you have to go against the norm, even if it means facing criticism or judgment from others

I'm not used to it, you'd think I'd be by now
Despite my experience with my lifestyle, I still struggle to adjust and adapt

The ins the outs the ups and the downs
The various experiences - good and bad - that I encounter

I want to make a mess
I want to let loose and cause some chaos

I want to blow off stress
I want to release and relieve any pent-up tension or frustration

I want to stoke the fire
I want to ignite passion and excitement within myself and others

Just creatures for a while
Just living freely and instinctually, like animals

It comes and goes and comes and goes
These impulses and desires ebb and flow over time

Sometimes I go a little crazy
Sometimes I lose control and act impulsively

Sometimes just like you
I am not alone in feeling this way, many people experience the same emotions

I know what you we're gonna say
I already anticipate the criticism or negativity that others will express

But were afraid to cause dismay
I fear that the response will only bring disappointment or discomfort

You're lyrics switched around
Others often try to change or alter my words

The mixture watered down
These changes often dilute or weaken the meaning of what I am trying to say

And now a pointless display
The altered message is now meaningless and irrelevant

It's something one won't understand
It is difficult for others to comprehend my mindset and experiences

Unless there in it with me hand and hand
Unless someone has experienced the same things as me, they will not truly understand

Don't buy the fear don't buy that my dear
Do not succumb to fear or anxiety, my friend

The things you love you must keep near and carry on
Keep the things you cherish close to you and continue on in pursuit of them

And you won't feel withdrawn
By holding onto your passions, you will not feel isolated or disconnected

Even if you're coming down
Even in times of disappointment or defeat

Sometimes it's wearable sometimes is bearable
Sometimes the challenges are easier to handle, other times they are more difficult

I careen towards balance til' the glass is full
I am constantly striving to find equilibrium and stability until I achieve it