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Drifter

from Idiot Zoo by StarF

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I've met a lot of people on my journey
I think that I'll continue to meet more
I don't know why, there's nothing in it for me
I can't explain the reasons that I do this for
Maybe I'm searching for something like everybody
But it seems so unlikely at this point
Because I've seen so many people search hopelessly
And I've given up the hope of finding joy
It's not a pessimistic take on where I'm going
It's just a realistic realization that I had
Because the joy that I gave up isn't fleeting
And leaving the chase isn't going to make me sad
I just don't believe that we have to run into it blindly
I manufactured happiness from within
I'm leaving all the obstacles behind me
For a clear path on which my new journey shall begin

I think I've lost sight of where I'm headed
I've met a lot of people along the way
Some have stolen, some have been friendly
But I'm glad for everyone I've met every day
There's too many people for me to stay sane though
I feel I'm reaching my capacity
Too many stories for me to hold on to
Every new life the dawn of catastrophe
I've learned a lot of things about their sorrows
I've witnessed them indulge in their regrets
Trading yesterdays away for their tomorrows
A transaction that they won't soon forget
Their vices chip away at their integrity
Until they start to forget who they really are
Identity dwindles by their nightstands
Reflections as they gaze upon the stars

They fall asleep and dream of their lost causes
And every value that they buried for their chances
Every human held together by their flaws
But necessary in their eyes for their advances
I've met a lot of different types of people
They all had something they wanted to say
Some claimed benevolence while some volunteered evil
And all they needed was just to get their way
Some were tolerant, others were more pushy
But I firmly listened and I held my ground
Some tried to convert me, others let it go
Because they knew I wouldn't always be around
I'm a drifter, and I've seen a lot of people
I've talked to a fraction of the ones I've met
And of the ones with whom I've had direct contact
Only a portion of them have even made a dent

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My personality is not easily molded
I'm not a malleable type by any means
I don't try to act like I have made a difference
But it's nice to fall asleep and have decent dreams
I've met a lot of people with different agendas
They all had something they wanted to do
Except for the people I met with no direction
Just like me, just like them, just like you
It is my belief that we are all drifters on this island
But it's not as deep as I may lead you to believe
It's just an exercise in thinking on the large scale
About the things that you must struggle to conceive
The universe is expanding, and we are not
So what are we looking for among ourselves?
Some want love and others want security
Some want to avoid going to hell
I know a guy who is searching for love
He's hellbent on finding the right girl
I know a girl who's working on her career
And she wouldn't give up her dreams for the world

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I know a girl who thinks it's collapsing around her
I know a guy who doesn't know what else to do
I know a girl who just feels lonely in her bed
I know that every night I'm feeling lonely too
But I also know that I've met a lot of people
And I'm not searching for the things that they used to
I'm trying to work my way through the day and make it home
Just searching for that moment that I can take off my shoes
Rest my feet and go to sleep for an hour
Wake up and then I'll get right back to work
Because on my way I know I've met a lot of people
But I'm sure that meeting one more couldn't hurt
I'm not searching for a person in particular
I just like to see what they think that they're worth
On my way I have met a lot of people
And I'm sure that meeting just one more couldn't hurt

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from Idiot Zoo, released July 30, 2012

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