Album: Faceless (2003)

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• As I sit here and slowly close my eyes
  I take another deep breath
  And feel the wind pass through my body
  I'm the one in your soul
  Reflecting inner light
  Protect the ones who hold you
  Cradling in your inner child
  
  I need serenity
  In a place where I can hide
  I need serenity
  Nothing changes, days go by
  
  Where do we go when we just don't know
  And how do we relight the flame when it's cold
  Why do we dream when our thoughts mean nothing
  And when will we learn to control
  
  Tragic visions slowly stole my life
  Tore away everything
  Cheating me out of my time
  I'm the one who loves you
  No matter wrong or right
  And every day I hold you
  I hold you with my inner child
  
  I need serenity
  In a place where I can hide
  I need serenity
  Nothing changes, days go by
  
  Where do we go when we just don't know
  And how do we relight the flame when it's cold
  Why do we dream when our thoughts mean nothing
  And when will we learn to control
  
  Where do we go when we just don't know
  And how do we relight the flame when it's cold
  Why do we dream when our thoughts mean nothing
  And when will we learn to control
  
  (I need serenity) Where do we go when we just don't know (I need serenity)
  And how do we relight the flame when it's cold (I need serenity)
  Why do we dream when our thoughts mean nothing (I need serenity)
  And when will we learn to control Writer/s: Salvatore P. Erna, Tony Rombola
  Publisher: BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, TuneCore Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
  Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 19

• PatNeil was an amazing human being!
• Luna Loud from Royal Woods, MichiganThis song is so beautiful, man! R.I.P. Neil Peart, aka the greatest rock drummer to grace God's green earth. Hopefully they're all together now.
• Zero from Nowhere, NjHah, it's funny you should mention that some people only know this one song, cause this was the first Godsmack song my friend ever heard and it got him into the band. He now likes all of Godsmack's songs but very ofter he'll scan the tracks of all the band's CD's and play only the ballads.
• Amanda from Hopkinsville, KyI named my daughter after this song
• Teresa from Lorain, OhI totally love this song.
• John from Eagan, MnThis song is a tribute to Neil Peart's travels and tragedies. Neil has 4 published books, one of which is Masked Rider, in which he describes the tribulations of bicyling through west Africa. Ghost Rider is a recount of his journey to find meaning in life beyond deep personal loss. I recommend all of his books; they are deeply personal and well-written. Long live Pratt!
• Shelby from Commerce City, CoThis song is so awsome
• Annie from St Louis, MoI love this song. It actually calms me down when I'm all frazzled from the day!
• Jeff from Helena, MtThe only soft music i like is from godsmack, but i think the yelling and screaming is awesome. Does anyone know how many songs godsmack has? exactly
• Moon from Aplace, UtI think this song is about someones hectic life and that he just needs serenity from everything. he needs a place to hide and not care about anything..
• Sara from Savannah, GaThis is a very spirtiual and a very soothing and
  very soft song. i really do like it. Its the one of the songs where they dont scream thier throats out for CHRIST SAKE!!! Anyway, this is a very peaceful song. I LOVE IT!!!
  
  GODSMACK 4EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• Scott from Lompoc, CaExcuse me Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road
• Scott from Lompoc, Cathe name of Neil's Book is actually Ghost Rider: Tales from the healing road
• Katie from Christina Lakethis song is so soothing, even if it has a deeper meaning lying underneath. it annoys me tho how people think they like godsmack wen they have only heard this one song. but hey, its a start!
• Luke from Memphis, TnThis proves that bands who have head pounding-face melting solos and hard guitar riffs can still play beautifully and make a sweet sound.
• Jeremy from Cincinnati, Ohthe song is based upon the world's greatet drummer and his reflection's on life and his struggles with personnal losses and reflection. That drummer would be RUSH's Neil Peart. His words are found in the book, "Masked Rider".
• Jim from Pittsburgh, PaI can't wait for an acoustic album. Godsmack does some deep, talented stuff which often gets overlooked by the yelling and hardcore guitar. I love their accoustic sets
• Jacqui from Bedford, Va*sigh* one godsmack song that doesnt give me a headache ::breathes deeply::
• Nick from Paramus, NjWhoa, why does it say I'm from Grammys, New Jersey? Anyway, Godsmack will be realeasing an all acoustic record sometime soon.

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