One song in which original vocalist Drew Jenkins had influence in with the lyrics. The backbone of grooves from Rites of Passage was Sean Lawrence (Bass) & Greg Petrecca (Drummer). They came up w/ the base musical concept to this song during a jam session. Combine the lyrics & the music w/ the influence of Jesus along with Jim Morrison; you have alternative music at it's sincere core.
Lyrics
When I was walking, I saw my life before my eyes
I saw my world walking, walking right on by
Lord I was waiting for my soul to arrive
Cause when I'm walking, I fly, I fly O' so high
O' I saw Jesus, pent up by nails
Blood streaming through his pores... black, black as night
My eyes have seen the light... O' so bright
Lit up w/ fire was my sight when I beheld
Was the Lizard King who soul was still unfulfilled
The search for pleasure still burns him up inside
How many of you still know he's still alive
O' I saw Jesus, pent up by nails
When I looked in & the whole world died he took me by his side
& he said I looked just as battered down as the day of his homicide
Now I travel w/ the knowledge in my head
When a man dies don't be so sure that he's dead
All troubles gone when the Holy blood is spilled
Now my search for a good excuse is filled
I saw Jesus, pent up by nails
When I looked in & the whole world died he took me by his side
& he said I looked just as battered down in the sweep of his genocide
