the journey

in the art world
plays said band
its members they change
but your core if you had it could stay the same

all i ever wanted was the same
art and details
a life long journey, for mankind
a game of mah-jong in a dingy underground kitchen
in chinatown near columbus, the 30 stockton
yes the members they change
but the core stays the same

but it all falls apart in Los Angeles
where everyone is seeking recognition. searching for fame
no one believes longevity is the way to win the game

make music for musics sake. art. for arts sake
not push push push like this is some Olympic gold medal to be won
members shall leave
throw their hands up in the air when fate doesn't acknowledge their ideals
and not accept people in their jeans. in their genes. blue

all i ever wanted was to wallow in some grassroots
working by day in a dark sallow country with bad sewage
while sitting on the porch with my cigar at night
art
we'd still be together come push come shove
not deterred because the members change
everyday riding the train for humanity
some come some go, but if you believe there should be no question

i guess i knew all along
that this wasn't the scene for me
i won't be pushed nor groomed
for a lifestyle of image and fame
life in the fast lane some industry game
that i refuse to play
that rises and dies
when my journey
is for humanity