Neighbors
Lucius Lyrics

I always lock the door, 'cause you never know for sure
I have learned to keep my defenses up because I am aware that I cannot predict the true behavior of people.

Who your neighbors really are, real suspicious
It is natural to feel doubtful or distrustful about the people in my social circle.

I made my way outside in the California skies
I tried to enjoy my life in the open and serene environment of California.

But I couldn't feel the sunny disposition
However, I could not let go of my sadness and depression despite the beautiful atmosphere.

Oh, bet you can imagine how I'm sinking
It is likely that you can comprehend the depth of my misery and despair.

They were standing side by side
People were around me and looked friendly.

Just like mugs along the shelf
However, they all seemed to have a similar and ordinary nature, like everyday objects.

With their glaze and overrise, they couldn't help it
Their dull and lifeless personality was an unconscious trait that they cannot control.

And no matter how I try, I just couldn't feel alive
Despite my best efforts, their uninspiring and spiritless nature prevented me from feeling rejuvenated.

I just stepped right into line, they never felt it
I tried to blend in with them and comply with their way of life, but they never felt the need to reciprocate.

But like Jane Doe and her John, all of us just carried on
Like generic, insignificant identities, we all led our mundane and purposeless lives without any goal or vision.

I was looking for somebody who could shake me
I needed someone who could jolt me out of my dispirited state and give me a fresh outlook on life.

Oh, I always lock the door 'cause you never know for sure
I choose to maintain my guard because I know that I cannot fully trust the people I interact with.

Who your neighbors really are, maybe they'll save me
It is possible that the same people I am suspicious of may turn out to be my saviors in a time of need.

I'm still reeling here, maybe some sign will appear
I am still recovering from my misery and hoping that some sign of hope or opportunity will surface.

I guess I hope it comes
Although I am uncertain about the exact solution, I am willing to hold on to any glimmer of hope for the future.

It's like I'm twiddling my thumbs, sometimes I can't believe
It appears as if I am not moving forward with my life and often, this fact seems hard to believe.

I get so numb
I am not only unhappy, but also numbed by the continous inactivity in my life.

You think I would've figured it out by now
Though I have been struggling for so long, it is expected that I should have figured a way out.

You're not the only one
I know that I am not alone in this struggle and there are others who face similar problems.

Oh, won't somebody shake me?
I desperately need someone to shake me out of my disinterest in life and bring me back to reality.

Oh, oh, signal's loud, but it's still busy, baby
Although there are plenty of things happening around me, there is no real progress or change in my life.