Verse 1: 
Mother, she has taught me well. 
& as she told me when I was young. 
"Son, your life's an open book. 
Don't close it until it's done." 
"Life is something to be cherished." 
That's one thing I heard her say. 
The rain puts out the orchid flame. 
So much for the days. 

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Let my heart go. 
Let our hearts grow. 
Let this time stay still. 
Another day of life. 

Verse 2: 
My father, he was full of wisdom. 
& never did that change. 
The same way throughout his life. 
Always wrote his page. 
Shining a dream upon me. 
& smiling of truth all night. 
As soon as morning arose. 
& here we hold up tight. 

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Verse 3: 
Never had I fought for you. 
But never I didn't brave. 
But still I have those pictures that I taped to your grave. 
But still I have those pictures that I taped to your grave. 
Let this time stay still. 

Verse 4: 
Rebel, my new last name. 
Wild blood in my veins. 
So hang me from that one string noose. 
All is true of what I say. 

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