Diamonds On The Inside
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Diamonds on the inside
Hidden treasure within oneself

Rust on the template
Wear and tear on the exterior

Liquor on the liver
Damage to one's health

And some dust on the ribcage
Neglect and disregard for one's body

Tricked out rides
Expensive and unnecessary possessions

Look for where the fuel split
Search for the root of the problem

How many times must we go through the blueprints
Repeated attempts to fix the same issue

You dont need any schematics for the layout
Intuition is all that is required for success

The lights often seize to assist you on your way out
One must rely on themselves in difficult situations

Grab a flashlight, lets find the problem here
Take action to uncover the source of the problem

This is the last night your heart won't be commandeered
No longer allowing others to control one's emotions

If there's any piece of wisdom I can correlate;
Advice that can be shared

The business exists to dismiss your subordinates
Corporate hierarchy often leads to disregard for others

If the object of the game is to fly away
Goal to escape difficult situations

I'll be in this position, never worried of the time of day
Content with one's current situation

Compromising what the weather plans on dishing out
Being adaptable to unexpected situations

Precipitation computates the feelings that are different now
Rain symbolizes change in emotions

On the borderline of catalog and annual
Between the past and the present

The analog emergencies are accurate and factual
Urgent situations require immediate action

Co-dependent on the carbon copy skeleton
Dependency on conformity

Open ended arguments for born again Americans
Continuing debates for those who have found a new identity

The precedence is built from family traditions
Values passed down through generations

Finger-painted silhouettes that sadly depict us
Imperfect depictions of ourselves

This is the episode that critics never mention
Highlights that go unnoticed or ignored

Minuscule absurdities provoke viewer discretion
Small details that can elicit different reactions

And I'm convinced that I'm well prepared to face this
Confidence in one's ability to handle challenges

Modern day catastrophe while watching from a distance
Observing chaos from afar

I can be the sunset sky in the fall
Having the ability to evoke powerful emotions

I can write a song that makes the world's skin crawl
Creating art that can provoke strong reactions

I can be the last human being that you call
Being left behind or forgotten

I can be the future baby; I can do it all
Limiless potential to achieve greatness

Its a funeral procession for the cancers
Death of destructive or harmful behaviors

A beautiful display of the star-lit dancers
Sparkling or magical moments

Deep in the belly of the beast on a binge
Engulfed in difficult situations or circumstances

Contemplating suicide with feelings on the fringe
Struggling with overwhelming emotions

The world is a dangerous contraption
Society can be unpredictable and risky

Of semi-automatic lovers murdering their passion
Love that feels mechanical or fake

And heaven is a sold out concert
Idealized or unattainable destination

With tickets being scalped by angels dressed as monsters
Misleading or deceiving appearances

The feeding frenzy starts with a toast
Celebrations that take a dark turn

Directed to the family of the stay at home ghost
Acknowledging those who have been forgotten or invisible

Every so often you can hear him speak
Echoes of the past resurface

About the laboratory where experiments sleep
The unknown or hidden areas of the world

False with the dialog, modest with depression
Hiding one's true feelings or thoughts

Honorably discharged, admired as a veteran
Praised for past accomplishments or achievements

Regardless of anything you've heard
Ignoring rumors or gossip

He's absolutely fascinated by your choice of words
Interested in communication or expression

And he is what lives in our shadows
The unknown or hidden parts of ourselves

A voice that we hear that communicates in vowels
Communicating through sounds or emotions

Pressed to the window with an eye on discovery
Curiosity and a desire for knowledge

Destined to imitate a butterfly that's fluttering
Striving for transformation or change

Caught in the world when they change his emotions
Being affected by changes in one's environment

Cautious and permanently brain-dead to most things
Living life with caution and skepticism

I promise you that I can make a difference
Belief in personal ability to effect change

Let me kill the animals that kidnapped the princess
Taking action to solve problems or correct wrongs