State Of Mind - 38th Parallel

I stand tall with an arrogant grin

Filled with pride as

I chase the dreams that are riding on the wind

In ignorant determination watch me pursue

They’re not enough.

They’re not enough to

Satisfy the hunger pains of my soul

They are like fading mirages,

Illusions that leave me sold to the truth

That’s the essence of me

I’m not enough.

I’m not enough.

Chorus

So here I am

Broken on my knees stretching out my weary hands

Grasp them and lift me

Help me to find a rest in your arms

That can change my state of mind

Verse 2

I stagger the earth with one defeated sigh

I once was longing to live now I’m longing to die

Having attained everything that I desired

Was not enough.

Not enough to

Quench the thirst for hope, for life, for peace.

Captive to my pride now I beg for sweet release

And then a voice breathes in whispers to my soul

«I am enough, I am enough»

(Chorus 2)

So here I am

Broken on my knees stretching out my weary hands

Grasp them and lift me

Help me to find a rest in your arms

That can change my state of mind

Right now, I wanna stand.

Secure in your embrace, and walking hand in hand.

… to know you, as I find

A rest in your arms, that can change my state of mind.

Verse 3

Set my awkward steps straight in line

Move me to walk this life

With your hand in mine

(Chorus 2)

Chorus