Tried And True Lyrics - Poor Old Lu

This song was one of the tracks that had some arrangement changes between the demo versions and the version that ended up on Mindsize. It was for the better, I think. In retrospect, this is one of my least favorite songs from Mindsize. It's not that it's a bad song, per se, but it just wasn't a strong track. If you read through the lyrics, you'll also notice that the word 'Mindsize' was derived from this song. 

This song's main focus is substance abuse, in any form. The reasons behind any addiction are weak, to say the least, but also very real - very tangible. Our physical and spiritual escape from these addictions needs to start with the Lord... "Please call His name..." 

What kind of lies have led your despise 

Have stung your mindsize 

Tried and true no gain 

Yes it's true that things are upset 

Wrapped in substance 

Please call His name 

This sort of drug has got you thinking 

Well I think you're sinking 

And it's all the same 

It's simple now you think you need it 

Well I think it's sickness 

Please call His name 

Blue now thru and thru 

And I see you're gone 

Content in a reason bent 

Please don't take too long 

Another trip, another day lost 

And in whose cost? 

What do you claim? 

Well I believe in truthful glances 

And second chances 

Please call His name 

Feelings of joy, mindless toy 

Could you get by, and never get high 

Feelings of joy, mindless toy 

Could you restrain, would you complain 

Feelings of joy, life unsoiled 

My Lord gives a new life 

Don't, don't take a long time 

What kind of lies have led your despise 

Have stung your mindsize 

Please call His name 

Blue now thru and thru 

And I see you're gone 

Content in a reason bent 

Please don't take too long 

Stop it's always me and me 

Like the other song 

He shines with grace and peace 

So don't take too long