[ Key: F# Minor ] [ Tempo: 94 bpm ] [ Time Signature: 4/4 ] [ Scale: Mixolydian ] [ Chords: F#m–D–A–E ] [ Heavy Hard Kick Drum ] [ Enhanced Sub-Bass ] [ Enhanced Stereo ] [ David Botrill: Production, Mixing, and Mastering ] [ Intro: Ostinato and Guitar Riff 4 bars ] [ Verse 1: Ostinato and Storytelling ] I've got a book on people, it's got so many blank pages, I fill it up with the things I see. There was a time when I thought that I had a friend all along. Open my eyes, realize all deception was wrong. In my book on life, I've got a chapter on you. [ drop ] [ percussion break ] [ pre-chorus: Emotional Confrontation ] In my book of light, I've got a spell for you. Disgusted by it. You turn away. And without question, you don't question, then I awakened to see the magic all along Open my eyes, realize all deception was wrong [ Beat Switch ] [ Verse 2: Ostinato and Storytelling ] I've got a book on people, it's got so many filled pages, Im frustrated with the things I see. There was a time when I thought that I could begin on a road far and long. Open my eyes, realize all deception was wrong. In my book on spite, I've got a chapter on you. [ drop ] [ percussion break ] [ pre-chorus: Emotional Confrontation ] In my book of darkness, I've got a curse for you. Attracted by it. You won't turn away. And you question, now you question, then I awakened to see the magic all along Open my eyes, realize all deception was wrong [ Beat Switch ] [ Big Drums ] [ Hook: Emotional Restraint ] I refuse. I resist. I shout with my fist [ drop ] I refuse. I resist. I shout with my fist. [ wicked guitar solo 2 bars ] [ Bridge: Calm and Conversational ] [ percussion break ] You'd better bite down hard, I bleed like anyone like me. mmm ooohh I bleed. You'd better bite down hard, mmm ooohh I am free. You'd better run from me, from me, me! [ Beat Switch ] [ Big Drums ] [ Hook: Emotional Restraint ] I refuse. I resist. I shout with my fist. [ drop ] I refuse. I resist. I shout with my fist. [ Big Drums ] [ wicked guitar solo 4 bars ] [ Refrain: Calm and Conversational ] [ percussion break ] In my book of chaos, I've got tricks for you. In my book of law, I've got rules for you. In my book of evil, I've got curses for you. In my book of good, I've got [ drop ] blessings for you. [ smooth ending ] [ end ] [ fade out ]
