Common Ground
Within Reason Lyrics

Its been pushed in our face since we were young
We've been told something so repeatedly and forcefully since our childhood that it's now become ingrained in our thought process.

They'll give you a pill but dont swallow your tongue
Someone might offer a solution or a way out, but we should still remember to think for ourselves and not blindly follow anyone.

And you never noticed coming straight at you
We might not realize that our belief system is being shaped by outside influences and not by our own thoughts and experiences.

Cause your peripheral blind is your closed mind view
Our limited perspective and narrow-mindedness often prevent us from seeing the whole picture or embracing other viewpoints.

You sleep with a gun in your right hand
Some people feel the need to protect themselves at all times, even when they're asleep or vulnerable.

And you know that your father is your number 1 man
The singer values their relationship with their father highly and he is a role model for them.

Youre raised on the grain thyve been feeding inside of you
We're taught certain values and ideas from a young age that we're expected to carry into adulthood, but they might not necessarily be our own.

Common ground, hold it down
We should strive to find and maintain a shared understanding with others and not let our differences tear us apart.

Spread wings and fly
We should embrace new experiences and explore different perspectives.

There's an angel inside of you
Everyone has the potential for goodness and compassion.

(calling for you)
We should listen to our inner guide and heed its call.

Where's the logic on your political stand
The artist questions the reasoning behind someone's political beliefs and actions.

You set mousetraps for all your democrats
The singer suggests that some people may try to subvert or hinder the political beliefs of others.

Ties your tongue on someone else's view
Some people find it difficult to express their own opinions or challenge others due to the fear of rejection or judgment.

Save the aquaduct for the tasteless few
The singer is critical of those who hoard resources and wealth while others suffer and struggle to survive.

You know that your mother's your #1 fan
The artist values their relationship with their mother highly and she is a role model for them.

So mother whats wrong with a colored friend?
The artist challenges their mother's prejudices and assumptions about race and gender.

And the finger you pointed is coming right back at you
When we judge or criticize others, we might be projecting our own insecurities and flaws onto them.