Birds of Prey
Anberlin Lyrics

Stuttering machine
Life can feel stuttered, with moments seeming to pass by both too fast and too slowly.

Iron moving fast
Time moves quickly and unstoppably, like the substance of iron.

You wanna go back in time
It is natural to want to go back and change things from the past.

Try to change the past
While it is tempting, it is impossible to change the past.

Answers in the math
Sometimes answers to tough questions can be found through rational thought and calculation.

Science on your side
Science and logical thinking can be helpful in making informed decisions.

What's the worst that could happen
In the face of uncertain or risky situations, we often wonder what the worst case scenario could be.

When two worlds collide
When two different perspectives or ideas come together, the result can be unpredictable and chaotic.

And it all is the same
Despite the unique qualities of individual experiences, ultimately everything can start to feel the same.

Memories circle like birds of prey
Memories can bring pain and torment, circling like birds circling their prey.

Waiting for the right mind to drive insane
Sometimes old memories can be triggered by certain events or people and can harm one's mental health.

Don't look back there's nothing to see
It's better to focus on moving forward rather than dwelling on the past.

Regret is nothing more than a lovers disease
Regret can make one feel sick in a way similar to the feelings of a lost love.

Why even play those games
It can be challenging to understand why we do certain things that bring pain, especially when we know the outcome.

What's the point to entertain
It can be difficult to see the purpose or value in continuing actions that don't bring joy or satisfaction.

All the best mistakes
Some mistakes can be thought of as 'good' because they teach us important lessons.

Will always have last names
Mistakes can stay with us, and can define us in the eyes of others.

I just think of places
Memories can be linked to places, and can bring back the feelings of the past.

Your thoughts that dance on stage
Just as thoughts take center stage in our minds, they can also dance and flit about in our memories.

Curtains they are closing
Sometimes it can feel like opportunities or windows of opportunity are about to close.

On a role you can't sustain
Tasks or situations can require a level of energy or effort that cannot be sustained over long periods of time.

And it all looks the same
When feeling stuck, it can seem as if everything is exactly the same, without any sign of progress or change.

Hold on to the light
In difficult times, there is value in focusing on positive and uplifting aspects.

Let go of the dark
It's important to let go of negative and harmful patterns of thought or behavior in order to move forward.