Story Behind The Song

As a father of a daughter who had a relationship and children with a man of little means, I have seen both sides.

Song Description

I found out that other cities across the country are giving some of their homeless bus tickets to Austin, TX; telling them they will get better treatment here. Its a shame but its true.

Lyrics

Perception
Copyright 2014
Charlie Camp

One will see a bowl half full that another sees half empty
(yet) another may want to know what's inside
Some will see a journey just begun as far from over
others are just thankful that you gave 'em a ride

One will see the morning sun full of opportunity
Another dreads the coming of the day
for some it seems that life is good, full of love and happiness
for others, let's just say, it doesn't look that way

(chorus)
Its all a matter of perception
from a particular point of view
and with a little introspection
I think you'll see it too

Three square meals every day is what you get as a prisoner
On the streets, you're lucky to get one
A warm coat in the winter and Raybans in the summertime
will hide your eyes from the pleading stare of the homeless "bum"


there are much more reasons to be
homeless or in dire need
its not just "their fault" any more
they've shipped our jobs overseas
the Earth is (re)acting violently
and population is growing faster than ever before, every before

So make a change and show you care when others are less fortunate
you will see how good it'll make you feel
pick a cause and find a way make a contribution
to help provide a family with just a few more meals

'cause, its a matter of perception
from a particular point of view
and with alittle introspection
I think you'll see it too, I hope you do