the way
Zack Hemsey - Lyrics

This is not the right way
Repeating this line emphasizes that what comes after it is not the right way to do things.

Some have said that I was given keys
People claim that I have the authority to enter the city of your dreams.

To the city of your dreams
The place where you envision your ideal life to be.

I'm more content to walk outside
I prefer to spend time outdoors.

The walls and catch a breeze
Rather than being confined within walls, I enjoy experiencing the natural world.

I'm more inclined to climb on by
I'm more likely to move forward and keep going.

Or ride internal seas
I'm more likely to explore the depths of my own mind and emotions.

I'm more alive to vibe inside
I feel more alive when I'm in tune with my own feelings.

A mansion full of trees
This symbolizes an abundant, natural life that I find fulfilling.

I do this for a reason
Everything I'm doing has a specific purpose.

That they can't pretend to glean
Others can't understand or replicate my motivations.

I lose myself infused in something more
I find a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment when I throw myself into something I'm passionate about.

Than what they've seen
Others may have seen glimpses of what I'm capable of, but they don't fully understand the extent of my talents and passions.

I'm not a slave to greed
I'm not motivated solely by the pursuit of wealth or status.

I don't embrace your make believe
I don't buy into the false narrative that others may try to impose on me.

I've never been for sale
I can't be bought or persuaded with money or promises of fame or influence.

No matter what they think I need
Others may try to convince me that I need something, but I am confident in my own beliefs and desires.

Let it be decreed
Let it be proclaimed or declared.

Let this music serve the deed
Let this music be the catalyst for action or change.

Let it spread like a disease
Let it spread rapidly and infectiously.

Let it spawn a noble seed
Let it inspire something positive or admirable.

There's more than meets the eye
There is more to a situation or person than may be readily apparent.

There's more than meets the price
Something may be worth more than its monetary value.

If you can't see the sky
If you are blinded by the distractions of everyday life.

There's too much artificial light
You are overwhelmed by the superficiality and distractions of modern society.

I can't predict my path
I don't know where my life will take me.

But they can't fully see my past
Others may think they know me or understand my experiences, but they don't have the full picture.

I'm running from the flash
I'm avoiding the spotlight or superficial attention.

But heading straight inside the blast
I'm diving directly into the heart of the matter or the most intense parts of life.

A mountain full of ego built upon a heap of trash
A life built solely on pride and arrogance will ultimately be hollow and meaningless.

Is exactly what you get
This is the inevitable result of such a life.

When you can't fully do the math
When you can't fully understand or accurately measure what truly matters in life.