Poor Old Lu - Tried And True lyrics

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