the search has begun, this is page one   men meet your maker, i give you the author   he may seem familiar because he looks like your mirror   you've lied like a lawyer, but don't deny it   when you're face to face with demons   dancing off mirror images, reflecting all that you wanted   so far from perfect   onward, we will strive   take it for what it's worth   this truth that you've realized   you're not who you thought you were   it's time you see the other side of what you have become   nothing but your single serving selfish chapters   of sacrificial moral standards   no stranger to apathy in bold situations   take your time to make it happen   leave your mirror and spare your excuse as a self-serving actor   so close to perfect   it's all the same, no face or complexion   you're not worth what you're spending   when you're screaming "danger, danger!" don't stop   go on alone   desperate endeavor, you've got to take it or leave it, if you will   not so convincing that you're the only one here who can't be like me   the search has begun, leave your letters but it won't matter   take back what is left before your death   but is it really you that they suspect   you take shots, who's the figure before the flame   it's not hard to spark, but it's hard to master   so look for the answer   single serving selfish chapters on your condition   lust and liars   so get out, stop dreaming, if you're one for breathing   sacrificial moral standards of two reflections   truth and fire   something you'll live for   so close to perfect   it's all you've got, one chance for conviction   lies fuel fires, and your suspect won't walk   you're screaming "danger, danger!" don't stop   go on alone   desperate endeavor, you've got to take it or leave it, if you will   not so convincing that you're the only one who could be like me   from this point on, the way you thought it would all work out   but we've hit autumn, just follow the story   the fall of the author   just one more year, and you'll cease to regret   one on one to repent, all eyes are fading   sleep alone