Protocol
from Road Sans Map by Patrick Bates
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lyrics
waking up you feel lost with your upbringing
and it's weighing you down cause you can't account for everything
so you close your eyes and hold your breath
for it won't be long
and you jump into the pond
to find it all leads home
and you can't help but follow protocol
when facing the things you've nailed to the wall
but if you turn your back on everything
in the end, it's just you
making way for clear thought of the obstacle
on a road sans map, well, you loose track of the path you're on
so you hold your breath and reach out for all you hold dear in this world
but connection seems to fade away
'cause the drama keeps you here
and i can not wait to find the truth about you
and it's weighing you down cause you can't account for everything
so you close your eyes and hold your breath
for it won't be long
and you jump into the pond
to find it all leads home
and you can't help but follow protocol
when facing the things you've nailed to the wall
but if you turn your back on everything
in the end, it's just you
making way for clear thought of the obstacle
on a road sans map, well, you loose track of the path you're on
so you hold your breath and reach out for all you hold dear in this world
but connection seems to fade away
'cause the drama keeps you here
and i can not wait to find the truth about you
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from Road Sans Map,
released July 31, 2011
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Patrick Bates Richmond, Virginia
Patrick is an musician based out of Richmond, VA. From a very early age, he has been writing music and playing for his family and friends, and anyone else who would listen. Over the years, Patrick has played in many bands ranging from indie rock to ambient electronic to improv jazz and hip-hop. Jumping from instrument to instrument, Patrick has always tried to keep things fresh. ... more
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