If You're Not Confused

two-way road to a dead end street
fast rewind to a slow retreat
one day you’ll be on your feet
but for now it’s a thought you weigh…

clear signals yet the lines are crossed
a past uncovered is now a future lost
impatience, and now your hand is forced
another bright light fading away….

if you’re not confused
you haven’t paid attention
so turn off the news
the silence is worth the mention

lock the door and turn off the lights
then let your dark-side shine through
hold a candle to a truth you hide
and from the shadow comes the real you

it’s a new world you’re in now
born of sweat and invention
and if you’re not confused
you haven’t paid attention