From the recording Evolutions
I see you for who you are...and I am fine. I wrote this song with my cousin in mind. There are several Star Trek references (which was a favorite of ours). I also love the idea of a separate peace. As things swirl around us, as people present who they think they are to us, we can find a peace by ignoring all of that and just
Lyrics
I thought I knew you, I thought I knew what you were about.
I thought you loved me, but now I'm filled with doubt.
The saying goes, "Love all men, trust a few..."
I used to think I could trust you.
But I just don't have time for this pain. My life continues to evolve.
And if in that evolution you don't choose to find me I know my life will go on.
Chorus
I have found a separate peace, freedom from the worries that bind me.
And I've found that in that separate peace no one has the power to blind me.... To blind me.
I see you pause, don't look so surprised. I told you once I could see through all the lies.
What did you think? That I'm some kind of fool?
Someone to use and discard when you're through?
Well I'm sorry, but the time has come for me to take off your disguise.
Have we not heard the chimes at midnight? I gave you trust you gave me lies!
But....
Chorus
I have found a separate peace, freedom from the worries that bind me. And I've found that in that separate peace no one has the power to blind me.... To blind me.
Bridge
It's refreshing to be where I am.
To have peace and finally see all the times you played my hand you played for yourself.
You played for yourself, you played for yourself and not me.
The time has come to say our good-byes. I'm not your toy, so wipe those tears from your eyes. What will you do? I don't give a damn. Frankly, my dear, I'm sure you have a plan.
And I just don't have time for this pain, my life continues to evolve.
And if in that evolution you can't find me, I know your life will go on,
because...
Chorus
I have found a separate peace, freedom from the worries that bind me. And I've found that in that separate peace no one has the power to blind me. I have found a separate peace, freedom from the worries that bind me. And I've found that in that separate peace no one has the power to blind me.... To blind me.