Surprise Me

Play me something real
Something from your heart
Play me something beautiful
I'll tell you when to start

Surprise with something true
Surprise with something real
Something to take in with me
Something I can feel

Take me to the edge
Peer over the cliff
Let me see the chasm
Help me not to slip

Its time to tie my leash
Let me peer beyond
Show me unexpected
Surprise me with your song

Pry the front door open
Slam it shut behind
Shackle and imprison me
Best lock up my mind

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Help me not forget
The joy that life can be
Open up my mind
Teach me how to see

Help me shake my demons
Help me find my way
Inflate my soul with hope
Then I'll be on my way

Take away my dignity
Take away my pride
Treat me with impunity
Oh God, don't let me cry

Startle me completely
Make me start to pay
Culture Shock my world
Make it start today

OK, I'm ready to begin
I start to hold my breath
The day has finally come
I'm in with all the rest

Life is very different here
Belly of the beast
Whole new set of values
Different beliefs

Just become invisible
Make yourself real small
Do your time in silence
Keep it to yourself

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Bridge
Music is the way
It fortifies your soul
Music gives you strength
Reminds you what you know

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