On the Philosopher's Mean

[Intro, Dreamy Guitars, Lush Reverb, Atmospheric Soundscapes, Whispery Male Vocals] In the realm of thought, where wisdom thrives A path unfolds, for those who strive To balance nature with society's dance To find in simplicity, life's true romance Philosophy's light, a guiding star Illuminating near and far The way of the sage, in modern day [Verse 1, Dreamy Guitars, Lush Reverb, Slow Tempo, Whispery Male Vocals] In your study, burning midnight oil Persistent learning, through mental toil Each day you strive, a better man to be Putting all else aside, in this journey But heed this warning, as you walk this road Don't seek attention, don't put on a show For true growth comes from within, they say [Pre-Chorus 1, Ethereal Wave, Melancholic Yet Uplifting, Atmospheric Soundscapes] Between the extremes, find your way Not too fine, not too frowzy, day by day In moderation, wisdom resides Balancing all that life provides [Chorus 1, Melancholic Yet Uplifting, Dreamy Guitars, Lush Reverb, Whispery Male Vocals] Live according to nature, that's our creed Be different inside, that's all you need But on the outside, with society blend Philosophy's gift, from start to end Is sympathy with all, my friend [Refrain 1, Whispery Male Vocals, Atmospheric Soundscapes, Dreamy Guitars] In simplicity, find your strength In wisdom, measure your wealth The philosopher's way, in every breath [Verse 2, Dreamy Guitars, Lush Reverb, Slow Tempo, Whispery Male Vocals] Our exterior should conform, blend with the rest But inwardly, we differ, putting wisdom to the test Don't frighten away those we wish to guide With extreme behaviors, let reason be our ride Sympathy and sociability, that's what we preach Fellow-feeling with all men, within our reach If we're too unlike others, we'll lose our sway [Pre-Chorus 2, Ethereal Wave, Melancholic Yet Uplifting, Atmospheric Soundscapes] Plain living's our motto, not for penance sake Neat and simple, that's the path we take Avoiding luxury doesn't mean embracing pain In moderation and reason, there's much to gain [Chorus 2, Melancholic Yet Uplifting, Dreamy Guitars, Lush Reverb, Whispery Male Vocals] Live according to nature, find the middle way Not too fine, not too frowzy, come what may Be different on the inside, that's where it counts But on the outside, don't let differences mount Philosophy's not about perverted display [Refrain 2, Whispery Male Vocals, Atmospheric Soundscapes, Dreamy Guitars] In simplicity, find your peace From future's anxious grip, release The philosopher's way, never cease [Verse 3, Dreamy Guitars, Lush Reverb, Slow Tempo, Whispery Male Vocals] Hope and fear, unlikely partners in this dance Cease to hope, says Hecato, and fear loses its chance Like prisoner and guard, chained by the same link These emotions keep step, closer than you'd think But the root of these ills, lies in our restless minds Always looking forward, leaving present behind Foresight, our blessing, becomes our curse [Chorus 3, Melancholic Yet Uplifting, Dreamy Guitars, Lush Reverb, Whispery Male Vocals] Live according to nature, in the present stay Not too fine, not too frowzy, find your way Be different on the inside, let wisdom grow But on the outside, with the world flow Philosophy teaches us to seize the day [Refrain 3, Whispery Male Vocals, Atmospheric Soundscapes, Dreamy Guitars] In simplicity, find your truth In wisdom, eternal youth The philosopher's way, the surest route [Verse 4, Dreamy Guitars, Lush Reverb, Slow Tempo, Whispery Male Vocals] Beasts avoid dangers they can clearly see Once escaped, from worry they are free But we humans, cursed with our complex brains Torment ourselves with future and past pains Memory recalls fear, foresight anticipates A vicious cycle that never abates Yet the present alone, cannot make us wretched [Chorus 4, Melancholic Yet Uplifting, Dreamy Guitars, Lush Reverb, Whispery Male Vocals] Live according to nature, adapt and thrive Not too fine, not too frowzy, come alive Be different on the inside, where it matters most But on the outside, don't be a ghost Philosophy's gift is to help us survive [Verse 5, Dreamy Guitars, Lush Reverb, Slow Tempo, Whispery Male Vocals] Silver or clay, riches or simple means An unstable mind can't handle these scenes Great is the one who uses earth as silver bright Equally great, who sees silver in humble light For true wealth lies not in what we possess But in our mind's power to undress The illusions that keep us from being blessed [Outro, Dreamy Guitars, Lush Reverb, Atmospheric Soundscapes, Whispery Male Vocals] In the present moment, find your peace From future's anxious grip, seek release Neither too fine nor too frowzy be Strike the balance for all to see Use earthenware as if it were gold Or gold as earth, be equally bold That's the true philosopher's way