Story Behind The Song
The lyrics were written separate from the music. The word "bible" in the Chorus could be substituted with "Compass". I'd be happy to re-record this song if that better fits the market (no offense intended to believers).
Song Description
A song about survival, and finding ones own path in life. Trusting and loving yourself can be all one needs. The song is meant to be a pep talk, a shot in the arm; sometimes the answers lie within.
| Song Length |
4:13 |
Genre |
Rock - Americana, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Composed, Content |
Subject |
Life, Encouragement |
| Similar Artists |
Calexico, Ryan Adams |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
Justify (mayone/koppelman)
Such a strange material
flesh and bone and blood
wrapped in the etherial
and planted in the mud
is it not enough to simply want to breathe
Survival like an animal
fight and kill and die
a necessary evil
for those who are alive
is it not enough to simply want to be
You don't need a bible to show you the way
just put your trust in love, hear what I say
you don't need to justify your life
just put your trust in yourself it'll be alright
Always called inferior
pushed and pulled and shoved
while inside our interiors
we're crying to be loved
is it not enough to simply want to live
You don't need a bible to show you the way
just put your trust in love, hear what I say
you don't need to justify your life
just put your trust in yourself it'll be alright
You don't need a bible to show you the way
just put your trust in love, hear what I say
you don't need to justify your life
just put your trust in yourself it'll be alright
(c) 2012 Mayone Music SESAC/ Tribe of Angels BMI