Cameras and Paragons

from The Formula of Believing by Jasper X

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We are not insane; Life can be appealing and a bit misleading. I know what it means:

The cameras and paragons -- the paragons, they tell us who to be. Honey, can’t you see?

All this governance benevolent to no one but the big man
Honey, take this chip out from my back and run,
Run away, it’s gonna be a long day.
It’s gonna be a special day

Sitting on a plane
Ducking off the radar
We may never get far
We have to believe

The cameras and paragons
The cameras, they shape the world we breathe
Honey, set me free

From this powerful intelligence—they forced us into foxholes
Honey, take this chip out from my back and run,
Run away, it’s gonna be a long day.
It’s gonna be a special day

Oh those cameras and paragons
That paragon is staring right at me
Honey can’t you see?
If we disobey they’ll take our names
They’ll write us on the big board
Honey, take this chip out from my back and run, away

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from The Formula of Believing, track released August 24, 2010
words and music: Jasper X
string arrangement: Steve Bond

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