Voices

He was surrounded all the time, the temptations heavy
And was clubbing every weekend, till his steps became unsteady
He had these two jobs, hoping work would pay the rent
He didn't go to uni, didn't wanna get in debt
In Sydney city, where the lights constantly shine bright
One morning, he thought everyone was after him Mike
Mental hospital doors, it's been the heaviest toll
Diagnosed and made a host, at just 18 years old
Club lights flashing, beats loud in his brain
All these sleepless nights drowning, in the city's refrain
Mike's Paranoia creeping, thought they're all on his tail
The mindscape unraveling, like a twisted tale
Since diagnosed with schizo, a heavy revelation
His heart dropped low, was a soul's trepidation
Quiet room he speaks, where the news did flow
Standing there frozen, not knowing where to damn go

Can you hear the voices now
Can you hear the voices now
Can you hear the voices now
Can you hear the voices now

Hear the voices now
Hear the voices now
Hear the voices now

Been hearing voices in the silence, echoes in the air
Can't bare the spirits whispering in his ear
Darkness is overwhelming, medications numb the yelling
To reduce hallucinations that been dwelling
Blindfolds up for a battle that is unseen
I've seen his episodes occur right in front of me
Through the storm of the voices, guess he walks alone
In the fight to be better, the real him is shown
Seen the tears, and the pain that he hides
In the rollercoaster up and down where the emotion slides
This is my brother's journey, It's a complex terrain
In the love of life, his strength will remain
One showed him the light, they call him the Christ
Never losing sight, holding tight in the night
It's a guiding presence, it's a beacon so bright
In the realm of the shadows, a relentless fight

Can you hear the voices now
Can you hear the voices now
Can you hear the voices now
Can you hear the voices now

Hear the voices now
Hear the voices now
Hear the voices now