Come In Peace
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros Lyrics

Once upon a time I was the hurricane boy
I used to be a person full of unrest and chaos.

There was no eye in me for you to hide
I was so consumed by my own issues that I couldn't see you or your perspective.

Head low don't show oceans in my eyes
I'm trying to keep my emotions hidden because they would suggest vulnerability.

As the waves clap goodbye to sorrow
My troubles are slowly, but surely, dissipating.

Daddy's on the mountain yellin' at the bloody sky
My father is shouting aggressively at the sky, perhaps as a form of release or rebellion.

Mama's in the mirror actin' out another life
My mother is trying to escape from the mundanity of her own existence by pretending to be someone else in front of the mirror.

Children in the schoolyard singin' "everybody dies"
Even young children are aware of the harsh realities of life.

And I am on the corner with a sentimental eye
I'm trying to process all these thoughts and feelings I'm experiencing.

I am on the corner singin' sentimental lies
I am trying to sound optimistic and fool myself into thinking everything is okay.

Hopped up on a gypsy train with tracks that you can hide
I'm pretending to embark on an exciting adventure when really I'm just trying to run away from my problems.

That way no storm could follow our tomorrows
If we keep moving, we can avoid the troubles that await us in the future.

But shackled to a suitcase full of automatic thunder
Despite my efforts to escape, I am still weighed down by my own internal conflict.

JJ's in the kitchen talking bout the end of times
My friend JJ is discussing how everything is about to end.

Mo's thowin' Kerouac to Catch Her In the Rye
My friend Mo is throwing a book across the room, perhaps in frustration or desperation.

Tempermental yogis bakin' merry weather pie
Even yoga enthusiasts who are supposed to be calm and centered are struggling to cope with life.

And I am on the corner with a sentimental eye
I am still trying to process everything happening around me.

I am on the corner singin' sentimental lies
Despite everything, I am still trying to convince myself that things are going to be okay.

Sometimes said it's sun time Let it sunshine on my mind
I am hopeful for better days ahead.

All the same its conscience waiting Cross the line
I know deep down that I need to address my own moral and ethical dilemmas.

Last night I dreamed myself upon a golden glade
I had a dream about serenity and peace.

The clouds passed in and out of my reflection
Even in this idyllic dream world, there are still obstacles and uncertainties.

And everyone I've known held my hands till they were clay
In the end, the people close to me will no longer be there.

And the storm finally bled from my complexion
I have finally found inner calm and acceptance.

Now Jadey's on the mountain singing "We will never die"
My friend Jadey is expressing optimism and hope for the future.

The band is in the rainbow playin' love for you and I
People are coming together to express love and positivity.

Heath is riding shotgun aimin' at the paper sky
Heath is trying to shoot something that doesn't exist, perhaps out of hopelessness.

And I am only "I am" now I've opened up my eye
I have found internal acceptance and am ready to move forward.

I am only "I am" that I've opened up my eye
I am only myself, but I have realized the importance of self-acceptance.

Sometimes said its sun time Let it sunshine on my mind Healing I need healing A good feeling I can shine Feel it like you can see it Like you can dream it in your mind Sunny Hallelujah comin' to ya Rain or shine
I am trying to tell myself to focus on positivity and healing, to achieve a sense of happiness and brightness.

All the same its conscience waiting Cross the line
Despite everything, I cannot run away from my own ethical responsibilities and must face my own moral dilemmas head-on.