Gold Shadows

Slung around six string slung around six pack
It brought you here but it drags you back
Let it go but don't forget it
It'll ask you one day if you remember where you met it

I could unnotably hide away
And never have to deal with the light of day
Every time I hit play I get to listen to you die
Recorded alive you faced it without deny

I don't know much about dying because I haven't
Living life got ups but it's been a bad habit
I stab it and debate if I want to leave it in or not
Either way now there's less blood to rot

The most brave thing in the world is to end
You could be comfortable, happy, and never offend
But if you're still willing to put yourself up to the unknown
I believe that's proof that you have truly grown

I'm a perfectionist in the most ideal way
I want to pack up, and farewell, then let my colors fade
I've seen it so much, people only care when you're gone
So there's a chance that this will be my final song

Gold shadows when you value the past
Gold shadows when you make it last
Gold shadows when you drag things out
Gold shadows when you forget what you're about

I hope you listen after I've passed
You, is it 2116 yet? I'm from the past
I've been looking forward to meeting you
I had no choice but to be leaving you

You know now, so was it up to me or something else
Did I leave with a bang or load of wish-you-wells
Was there a final release or did I just fade away
Did I face the light or try my best to stay

I can't go away until it's perfect
I can't go away until it's perfect
I need to get something good then dismiss it
And hide that I'll ever miss it

My future and my death look the same
I can't begin to describe either by name
I guess just being here and living is commendable
But I want the swing to creak then break until it's unmendable

I cant stop listening to dead musicians
They had such perfect moments through my ears they give me visions
Just like them, I need to look goodbye in it's face
Let it know I trust it to own my old place

All I know is what music means to me
Still get worked up when the dead men sing to me
Aware of my legacy I'll never be
But I'll do what I have to as long as you remember me