Story Behind The Song

It's about those moments when one discovers that life is not what it seems, and that you sometimes just need a breather. The right amount of rest to be able to keep yourself strong and be awake/focused enough to constantly question things about life and learn to make better choices.

Song Description

This is an alternative electro/dance/hip hop song with male rapping verses and female singing chorus. It infuses elements of each genre to give what I believe is a unique sound and experience.

Lyrics

I look at the sunrise
lighting up the sky
and I've gotta catch my breath
before I close my eyes
before I step in line
for another day of stick
oh how did my life get so robotic
yes I like to think
they say I think to much
so I'm lacking ignorance
they say I'm outta touch
I see what's black and white
I see what's grey
I see this system
is not the way
now I can't explain all things
I won't even try
I go with my gut feelings
that keep me alive
but when I see suffering
and I question why
the answers I get
compel me not to comply
I tend to read the grit
between the lines
my empathy gets hit
and I'm mentally tired
but no need to take those pills
to get through the stress
just make sure you get
the right day of rest

When the day is done
when the sun goes down
it's time for me
it's time to breathe..

Now it's really sad
when people love a lie
the images on the box
don't reflect real life
coz they're only there
to muddle us up in confusion
when the reality is
it's ninety nine percent illusion
there's nothing shameful
in standing up for a cause
but when it has dark roots
its fruits we abhor
for there's not much worse
not more disgusting
than to see the wannabe masters
dishing out their injustice
so be careful what side you choose
to stand by today
coz things aren't what they seem
and time is ticking away
you've got to embrace your dreams
get stronger not weaker
question everything
become a truth seeker
and as we slave away
to the crack of the whip
the pressure keeps mounting
just don't lose your grip
your conscience is there
so that you don't digress
and to make sure you get
the right day of rest

When the day is done
when the sun goes down
it's time for me
it's time to breathe..

Time to heal
time to see
time to breathe
time for me

Now when the day is done
you put your work away
coz if there's no time to live
then there's no time to play
but if there's no time to give
then life starts wasting away
so make sure you pass this test
and get the right day of rest

When the day is done
when the sun goes down
it's time for me
it's time to breathe..