This Thing
State of Being Lyrics

Flies by and it's quick as a sound
Time passes by quickly and almost unnoticed, like a sound that catches your attention for a brief moment.

Sometimes it flutters, sometimes it hits the ground
This thing can be unpredictable, and can either succeed or fail in its endeavors.

The more you look, the more you hate
The closer you examine this thing, the more you dislike it and the things it represents.

And this thing flies by with its fatal, evil trait
This thing has a dangerous characteristic that can have devastating consequences for those involved.

Can't tell you where it's going
I don't know where this thing is headed.

I can only look behind
All I can do is reflect on what has already happened and its impact on me.

Won't tell you what I'm knowing
I won't reveal everything I know about this thing for fear of revealing too much.

I won't give it all away
I will keep some information to myself and not disclose everything.

Because nobody else can see
Since others can't see or feel what I'm going through, I can't fully express myself to them.

Exactly what's inside of me
It's difficult to accurately convey the thoughts and feelings that this thing elicits inside of me.

And you can never quite ever know
Others may never truly understand the full extent of the effects this thing has on me and my life.

Where this thing will ever, ever go
It's impossible to predict where the consequences of this thing will lead in the future.

It seeps in under your skin
This thing affects you on a deep, personal level, almost like it's a part of you.

And the wrinkles show you where you have been
The toll that this thing takes on you is apparent in the physical signs of aging it creates.

And I can't help but to see
I notice how this thing has affected me and the damage it's caused.

A loss of faith inside of me
My belief system has been impacted negatively as a result of this thing.

Hold it in the palm of your hand
Examine this thing closely and closely analyze every aspect of it.

And listen to its every demand
This thing has power over you and dictates your actions and decisions.

Now, put your face down to the floor
Succumb to this thing's influence and let it dictate every aspect of your life, even if it leads to self-destruction.

And let yourself bleed all the more
Allow this thing to damage you even further and cause more pain and suffering.

Flies by and it's over the ground
Time keeps moving forward and the effects of this thing are visible in its wake.

You can hear so many sounds
The impacts of this thing are far-reaching and affect many aspects of life.

It's covered up with this obsession
This thing can be all-consuming and take over every aspect of life.

And takes you down to your possession
This thing can lead to an unhealthy attachment to material possessions and a sense of ownership over them.

This thing you'll never know
This thing is so deeply personal that others may never truly understand it.

This thing
Refers to a personal struggle or issue that is difficult to articulate or explain fully.

It's in my mind
This thing is something that affects the individual on a psychological level and can't be fully explained or understood by others.