The Way
Zack Hemsey Lyrics

Eyes wide shut but they know
They are oblivious to the truth, but deep down they are aware

Buried alive by the lies in their soul
They are trapped and suffocated by the falsehood within them

Their stride of a blind man's stroll
They move forward aimlessly, without direction or purpose

Well for whom does the next bell toll
Who will be affected by the impending consequences?

I'm too many years in the zone
I have spent a significant amount of time in my own world

Too many years to have built what I own
I have worked hard to achieve what I have

And many dumb fool try to take what I've grown
There are people who foolishly attempt to steal my accomplishments

But these roots go deep and you can't blood a stone
My foundation is strong and unyielding, cannot be broken

So if you want to push, I'm a shove
If you provoke me, I will respond aggressively

If you want to spar we can do it no gloves
We can engage in conflict without any restrictions

And if you're gonna run at me you better do it hard
If you choose to attack me, make sure you give it your all

'Cause I fear no fall, no brawl, no scars
I am not afraid of failure, confrontation, or the wounds it may bring

I'm two pounds shy of a bomb
I am on the verge of exploding with power

I'm one shade short of alarm
I am almost at the point of causing panic

I'm too past wrath that I'm calm
I have moved beyond anger and found peace

Got two last laughs in my palms
I have overcome adversity and can now laugh at those who doubted me

I'm three degrees west of a hurricane
I am nearing a state of chaos and destruction

Four wheel drive with a ball 'n chain
I am both resistant and burdened, capable of immense power

My five foot seven is irrelevant
My physical stature is unimportant compared to my character

I'm six six six if you threaten my development
I become a formidable force when my progress is jeopardized

Now see a wise man learns from your mistakes
A wise person gains knowledge from the errors of others

And lets the blunders of his brother serve to fill his plate
They use the failures of others to their advantage

So best be on your way before the tidal wave breaks
Leave before the impending disaster strikes

'Cause you don't want to come to meet the Reaper that awaits
You don't want to face the consequences that await you

You don't want to say no more than a mime, you can't afford
You shouldn't speak more than necessary, it may have costly consequences

And you don't want to let this turn into lines of mine and yours
Don't let this situation escalate into a conflict between us

And you don't want to press your luck, better back up and withdraw
It's best for you to retreat and avoid pushing your luck

'Cause trust me when I tell you you don't want that tooth 'n claw
Believe me, you don't want to experience the aggression and hostility I possess

And you don't want to see inside the mind of a savage kind
You don't want to witness the thoughts and intentions of someone ruthless

And you don't want that recognition of 'Oh, there goes that guy'
You don't want the reputation of being associated with someone dangerous

But if you do decide that you are gonna play that hand and try
If you still choose to engage in conflict with me

Just think before you act because your actions don't rewind
Consider the consequences of your actions, as they cannot be undone

A man with a grudge and a case
An individual with resentment and a motive

A man with intent on his face
Someone with a clear purpose and determination

And if a man walks into place
If someone enters my territory

Let it be known I won't hesitate
I will not hesitate to take action

This a long time coming like a comet pass
This has been anticipated for a long time like the passing of a comet

Got 'em all fired up from the rocket blast
I have ignited their emotions through my explosive actions

And if I fall on my sword turn my bones to ash
If I fail, I will accept the consequences and consider it a sacrifice

Let it clog up the sand in that hourglass
Let my failure be a hindrance or obstacle to their progress

We in the title fight, blow for a blow
We are engaged in a battle where each blow is reciprocated

And you can reap the benefits of what I have to sow
You can benefit from the efforts I have put forth

'Cause I'm about that worth of which you don't appear to know
I possess value that you underestimate

So you can take the scene while I take over the show
You can have the spotlight while I dominate and control the situation

It's a long way down when your head is in the clouds
When you are disconnected from reality, the fall is significant

And all around the sirens play
There are warning signs all around you

Don't get in my way
Do not obstruct or hinder my progress

Don't tell me I should bow
Do not try to make me submit or surrender

'Cause I'm no clown
I refuse to be a fool or a puppet

And this is not a game
This is a serious matter

Poisoned by the snakes in the grass
Corrupted or deceived by deceitful individuals

Hoaxed by the rats out the maze
Manipulated by cunning and treacherous individuals

They should have never poked the lion as he pass
They should never have provoked a powerful and dangerous individual

'Cause now it's two hawks in a cage
Now there are two formidable forces trapped together

This a tale of a cautionary kind
This is a story that serves as a warning

This a story of that Icarus design
This is a narrative of ambitious individuals who meet a tragic fate

This a message from the hanged man's twine
This is a message from someone with knowledge gained through sacrifice

This when mother nature rips apart the fault lines
This is when natural disasters expose weaknesses and faults

And this the type of thing that make a grown man cry
This is the kind of situation that can emotionally impact even the strongest individuals

When feeble of the spine crumble underneath the grind
When those lacking resilience crumble under pressure

When blessings of the meek lead to lessons of the blind
When those who are humble and powerless experience harsh lessons

When Heaven shows its teeth and the planets are aligned
When circumstances align to create a formidable and overwhelming force

So amusing the feeling as they race off
They find it entertaining as they escape or flee

Got 'em musing from the pressure as I chase off
They are deep in thought, reflecting on the pressure as I chase them away

Should have thought it through before he turned to face off
They should have considered the consequences before confronting me

Now this fool sounding like he gone and turned his bass off
Now this foolish person sounds weak and defeated

This an ace caught, cut the game short
This is a critical move that ends the game prematurely

You don't want to have an escalation of the maimed sort
You don't want the situation to escalate into severe injuries or harm

And you don't want to feel the flame that burns pride
You don't want to experience the destructive force that destroys one's ego

Now you know the reason why those sleeping dogs lie
Now you understand why it's best not to disturb a dormant threat

They sicker than a wicked man's whip
They are more twisted and corrupt than one can imagine

Victims of they hype and of they sycophant's lip
They are influenced and manipulated by exaggerated praise and flattery

And underneath the money and the power is the tip
Beneath the wealth and influence, there is a hidden agenda

Of something very dangerous and it's strengthening its grip
A dangerous force is growing in strength

And I don't have to tell 'em that they turning pale with albinism
I don't need to inform them that they are becoming fearful and weak

I am not their keepers but I keep my own morale
I am not responsible for their well-being, but I maintain my own strength

And isn't everything we do just a matter of decision
Every action we take is a result of our choices

So if life is just a prison then I'm breaking out this minute
If life feels like confinement, I am choosing to break free from it

This an epidemic of the vultures in the playpen
This is a widespread problem of opportunists seeking personal gain

Weasels with a smile and a guile that leaves 'em vacant
They may appear friendly, but their cunning and deceit leave them empty

Businessman sticking up the layman out the gate and
Wealthy individuals exploiting and deceiving ordinary people from the beginning

Thieves wearing suits but they can never fool the vagrants
Criminals disguised as respectable individuals cannot deceive the marginalized

And con man bringing 'em treasures of fool's gold
Deceptive individuals offering worthless treasures or promises

CEO's grinning from swindling stocks cold
CEOs profiting from fraudulent manipulation of stock shares

Politicians trading their morals for blindfolds
Politicians sacrificing their principles for ignorant compliance

And cowards step aside as the criminal mind holds
The weak and spineless allow the criminal mind to take control

Welcome to the jungle where deception is the code
Welcome to a deceitful and treacherous environment

Brother fighting brother as their avarice corrodes
People turning against each other due to their greed and selfishness

See that evil, speak that evil, be that evil bold
Witness and embrace malevolence and wickedness courageously

You are not your own and love's a memory of old
You are not in control of yourself, and love is a distant memory

One nation under fraud, the anthem you applaud
A country built on deceit, and you blindly support it

Well let this serve to warn, I won't enable or reward
Consider this a warning that I will not support or encourage such behavior

And let the flies swarm, let the noble die strong
Allow the parasites to gather, but the honorable will remain resilient

This is my scorn, new day, new dawn
This is my expression of anger and disgust, a fresh start