Shambhala Music and Lyrics

Music by The Truthsayers

Lyrics by L. M. McDermott
Music by Baylor Maggenti

Verse 1
My mind is a powerful gift,
But it’s running wild.
My mind is a spiritual treasure,
But it’s easily defiled.

Years of being subjected to
Lies and self-doubt,
Years of hypocrisy breeds
Garbage in and garbage out.

So, if I can’t use my mind
For finding contentment,
I’ll use it for lies and deception
And my amusement.

Those who claimed to love me
Controlled my every movement,
Made me smile when I was angry,
Spying wherever I went.

But, they couldn’t tell what I was thinkin’,
Couldn’t control my mind.
Couldn’t read my murderous thoughts,
Spinnin’ fantasies of every kind.

So, mind-spinning indulgences
And manipulating you,
Along with twistin’ reality,
Is all my mind can do.

Chorus
But, sanity slipped in one day
With Life-changing insight.
I can re-program my mind.
I can set it right.

But, sanity slipped in one day
With Life-changing insight.
My mind can work for me,
Almost over night.

I can dump my murderous thoughts
And turn off the spin.
I can boot up for sanity
And lock a clear focus in.

I can trash useless fears,
Learn from where I’ve been.
I can use the gift of mind
To know what’s happenin’.

Verse 2
My mind is a powerful gift,
But it’s running wild.
My mind is a spiritual treasure,
But it’s easily defiled.

Years of being subjected to
Lies and self-doubt,
Years of hypocrisy breeds
Garbage in and garbage out.

Repeat Chorus

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