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TAKE IT BACK
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TAKE IT BACK |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
[Another lyrical offering towards my up-coming album...] --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Take It Back Copyright 2004 by: Mark V Sheldon You gave it away with good intention You trusted that they’d take care of you What seemed like the truth was all pretention From day one they always knew Trickling away your independence Convenience a high priority Now you’re a slave through your dependence Thinking you’re still free Take it back It still belongs to you Take it back You can stop them if you choose to Take it back It’s time to take control Before it takes its toll Take it back Promises echo in the air And that’s what they’re made of One at a time your rights stripped bare Fear replacing love Your lack of action is their main attraction Complacency pays its price If you want it resolved, you must get involved They’re gambling with your dice Take it back It still belongs to you Take it back You can stop them if you choose to Take it back It’s time to take control Before it takes its toll Take it back Action is stirred when you stand and get heard Letters and calls can make waves It’s never too late to begin a debate And stop digging your own graves Everyone plays an important role Change begins with you What you didn’t give they carefully stole Enough! No more! They’re through! Take it back It still belongs to you Take it back You can stop them if you choose to Take it back It’s time to take control Before it takes its toll Take it back You CAN make a difference, but first you should learn how: http://educate-yourself.org/intro.shtml |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Everyone plays an important role Change begins with you What you didn’t give they carefully stole Enough! No more! They’re through! love it Mark! *s M |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Excellent. It stirs one to action. A friend and I were just discussing the averice that drives so many now days in the form of employers and corporations and such. He made a statement that really hit home-- your average person is afraid to make waves for fear they will lose what little they have. How sadly that bears on the future of our nation, that the fearless generation is in truth the cowardly lion. And I understand that fear, for what an unstable world we have come to live in.  SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
MARK, Well done, "If you want it resolved, you must get involved." and that is the key. |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Thank you kindly, Maureen -- enough is enough... Susan: That is my sincerest hope with this album -- to stir one (or more) to action. I know what you mean with the scenario you presented -- it's an altogether too common one, but sometimes, it is that one individual with the courage to stand up and say "no more" that ignites the wildfire of positive change for the rest of the people who can't find that initial bravado within themselves and need a catalyst. Thank you for your thoughts -- I always enjoy reading them. Seymour: A sincere thank you, Sir, and indeed, change begins with action -- either theirs, or ours... -MVS You CAN make a difference, but first you should learn how: http://educate-yourself.org/intro.shtml |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Mark, this is different for you but I really like it. It would make a good song, too. And, you are absolutely right!  ....jo |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very inspiring |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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msflame Member
since 2002-05-21
Posts 188 |
Good to read someone who knows their own mind. Well doen. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Mark, it pleases me that you are doing so well with assembling hard hitting lyrics for your album! Put me on your list... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
"Your lack of action is their main attraction Complacency pays its price If you want it resolved, you must get involved"  I'll be happy to help you sing those lines! |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Hi Jo: Thank you for your thoughts. Actually, it's really not at all different for me... perhaps just in its form. These things have been within and on my mind for the longest time, and the our world is saturated with these issues. It's time to make some waves. We'll see where the music takes us! Dixie: That is one of the most satisfying things I could hope to hear -- thank you, and I do indeed hope so! Hey there, James: Been a while... Thank you for your time and consideration. msflame: I won't pretend to know it, but I will admit to trying to get to its source... I figure that I know very little but have strong opinions about everything and don't have a problem in stating my mind. Thanks for the read. Hi Karilea: I thank you for your support. Inspiration is found where passion is bound. Buckle in 'cause there's an adventure ahead! Kacy, my friend, you've been singing them all along, but I could always use some more ripples to get others to sing along...  -MVS You CAN make a difference, but first you should learn how: http://educate-yourself.org/intro.shtml |
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