CH 15: Step Back, Take In The Wonder

[Verse 1] I’m standing still in a room that’s too nice Got nothing to do but roll the dice Cards on the table, hours to kill The ticking clock gives no thrill [Verse 2] They said “take it easy” so I took it slow Those easy roads got nowhere to go Bottles on a shelf, let’s take a ride It can’t kill what already died We play our hands and don’t talk much We hear no news, we’re out of touch From bed to chair and back again TV has one show on repeat to drive you insane Books are missing pages, ending all too soon Games don’t work, they just hum out glitchy tunes The council brings food and then they have to go A plate with mystery meat you never will know [Pre-Chorus] Got no stories to tell, got no tricks up sleeve No signs or suggestions I will ever leave So I drift back through the years I knew Wondering what was so awful, what did I do? [Chorus] STEP BACK — TAKE IN THE WONDER! KEEP YOUR PRAISE DOWN LOW DON’T WANT THE GUARDS TO SPREAD THE RUMOURS NO TAWDRY LOVE AFFAIRS, YOU KNOW! My buddy Beetle’s here and he’s got a new name He’s WRATH of the council and is playing their game Old times are returning like a long-lost song And beetles to tell what’s going on [Verse 3] We grew up painting soldiers and weird creatures With horns, fangs, and claws and horrid features Dragons and dungeons, a journey and art Then our lives got busy and we did part He said “Riku had to choose his way” Eyes wide bright, looking for what to say Kingdom Fantasies — old codes, old signs Clues wrapped up in odd punch lines [Pre-Chorus] You got freedom, you got feet to roam Go find the things that make things your home Your friend knows where the pages hide You’ll be surprised who’s on your side [Chorus] STEP BACK — TAKE IN THE WONDER! KEEP YOUR PRAISE DOWN LOW DON’T WANT THE GUARDS TO SPREAD THE RUMOURS NO TAWDRY LOVE AFFAIRS, YOU KNOW! My buddy Beetle’s here and he’s got a new name He’s WRATH of the council and is playing their game Old friend with his secret devious smile For me leaving breadcrumbs all the while [Verse 4] I reached for him — forgot where we were He stepped back quick, said “keep it pure” Hugging on a first meet? That’s mighty bold! You never know here who could be told I called before he left, before he’d go There was something I had to know Why are the books so torn, the TV on repeat? Games half-finished with an odd techno beat Beetle put on his hat and gave a grin Then gently stroked his bearded chin “The locals here don’t read much, it seems They like the gamble, they like the extremes The cards are whole, the decks are true The only thing here that might help you” The door slammed shut, locks bit the wood And I finally felt like I understood [Bridge] He’s half-eaten my dessert — that’s the Beetle I knew! Same old tricks, same old rendezvous But he left me more than crumbs on the plate Left me hope now and I just can’t wait [Final Chorus] STEP BACK — TAKE IN THE WONDER! NOW I’VE GOT A REASON TO GO! GUESS WHO’S GOT AN ALLY DOWN BELOW? OLD FRIEND, NEW FACE, NEW PATH TO SHOW! Beetle’s here and the map’s unfurled Hell’s just a place that’s yet to be twirled I ain’t staying bored — I’m breaking free Got a mission and a mystery! [Outro] Yeah… and my guinea pig Mavis I miss yoooooou.... peace out