Story Behind the Song
This song was written after a week long zen retreat. In these retreats (called Sesshin), one sits in complete silence without moving for a total of about 10-12 hours per day. The intensity of the inner journey inspired the song.
Lyrics
Inner State
Inner State, where my thoughts are like cars honking to catch my ear.
Inner State, thoughts racing 'round corners, searching 'till they find me here.
And I can't escape their whispers pretending to be my friend.
Now it seem that there's no end.
To the drone of my Inner State.
My mind lurches forward,
And drags me through the dirt 'till I'm black and blue.
Up ahead, somethin' out beyond the headlights,
Is calling my name. I think it's you.
You're dancing in the dark light of fairy tales and other lies.
You take me in your arms we laugh, I cry.
Inner State, I feel a bit run over,
You catch a ride in the passing zone.
Inner State. I pray for the day when I'm all alone, all alone in my inner state.
I pray for the day.
All alone.
All alone...
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