[Verse 1: Andrew Wells]
In my youth, I felt the earth move underneath my feet
I knew my place and kept time blissfully out of harm's reach
But time takes us all and makes fools of the beggars
Hardens all hearts with desired endeavors
Shell games, all routine in repose (Shell games)
[Pre-Chorus: Andrew Wells]
I grew tired of hiding in this shelter I built
Of small empty promises and traces of silt
I built it all up for so long
It was only a matter of when I'd find out I was wrong
And learn to let go, and learn to let go
[Chorus: Andrew Wells]
I was told I could be anything I wanted to be
But conflicting opinions have led me to see
I was born to be everything you've seen in your dreams
A catalyst of providence, a glitch in the seam
[Verse 2: Andrew Wells]
It's not right but it's what you need
It's not right but it's what you need
Now my past is not the residence I choose to reside
And my future's just a context, ephemeral, implied
It's not you, it's not me (It's not you, it's not me)
It's now and everything in between
[Bridge: Andrew Wells]
And that's why I've harbored the will to keep moving my feet
And that's why these calloused lungs are the only way I know how to speak
So where are you now?
And where were you when you were me?
Have I proven anything or traveled full circle again?
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
[Outro: Andrew Wells]
'Cause I know how much I've grown
And the world is not a bitter place, despite what you've shown
I will become everything that you said I could not
And be there for everyone that you forgot
I will lead the way back home
I will lead the way back home
The way back home