A piece of wood (chapter 5)

Psychedelic rock, male voice, guitar, post rock, soul

July 30th, 2024suno

Lyrics

To cover all the earth with sheets of leather Where could such amounts of skin be found? But with the leather soles of just my shoes It is as though I cover all the earth! [Instrumental] [Chours] And thus the outer course of things I myself cannot restrain. But let me just restrain my mind, And what is left to be restrained? When in wild, unruly crowds, I’m careful and attentive of my wounds; Likewise, when in evil company, This wound, my mind, I’ll constantly protect. For if I carefully protect my wounds Because I fear the pain of minor injuries, Why should I not protect the wound that is my mind, For fear of being crushed beneath the cliffs of hell? [Chours] And thus the outer course of things I myself cannot restrain. But let me just restrain my mind, And what is left to be restrained? My property, my honor—all can freely go, My body and my livelihood as well. And even other virtues may decline, But never will I let my mind regress. All you who would protect your minds, Maintain your mindfulness and introspection; Guard them both, at cost of life and limb, I join my hands, beseeching you! [Chours] And thus the outer course of things I myself cannot restrain. But let me just restrain my mind, And what is left to be restrained? If at the outset, when I check my mind, I find that it is tainted with some fault, I shall be still and self-possessed, Unmoving like a piece of wood. I shall never, vacantly, Allow my gaze to wander all around, But rather with a focused mind Will always go with eyes cast down. [Chours] And thus the outer course of things I myself cannot restrain. But let me just restrain my mind, And what is left to be restrained? And when you feel the wish to move about, Or even to express yourself in speech, First examine what is in your mind. For steadfast ones should act correctly. When the urge arises in your mind To feelings of desire or angry hate, Do not act! Be silent, do not speak! And like a log of wood be sure to stay. [Chours] And thus the outer course of things I myself cannot restrain. But let me just restrain my mind, And what is left to be restrained? With perfect and unyielding faith, With steadfastness, respect, and courtesy, With conscientiousness and awe, Work calmly for the happiness of others. Let us not be downcast by the warring wants Of childish persons quarreling. Their thoughts are bred from conflict and emotion. Let us understand and treat them lovingly. [Chours] And thus the outer course of things I myself cannot restrain. But let me just restrain my mind, And what is left to be restrained? But all this must be acted out in truth, For what is to be gained by mouthing syllables? What invalid was ever helped By merely reading in the doctor’s treatises? If at the outset, when I check my mind, I find that it is tainted with some fault, I shall be still and self-possessed, Unmoving like a piece of wood. I shall never, vacantly, Allow my gaze to wander all around, But rather with a focused mind Will always go with eyes cast down. [Chours] And thus the outer course of things I myself cannot restrain. But let me just restrain my mind, And what is left to be restrained? And when you feel the wish to move about, Or even to express yourself in speech, First examine what is in your mind. For steadfast ones should act correctly. When the urge arises in your mind To feelings of desire or angry hate, Do not act! Be silent, do not speak! And like a log of wood be sure to stay. [Chours] And thus the outer course of things I myself cannot restrain. But let me just restrain my mind, And what is left to be restrained? With perfect and unyielding faith, With steadfastness, respect, and courtesy, With conscientiousness and awe, Work calmly for the happiness of others. Let us not be downcast by the warring wants Of childish persons quarreling. Their thoughts are bred from conflict and emotion. Let us understand and treat them lovingly. [Chours] And thus the outer course of things I myself cannot restrain. But let me just restrain my mind, And what is left to be restrained? But all this must be acted out in truth, For what is to be gained by mouthing syllables? What invalid was ever helped By merely reading in the doctor’s treatises? But let me just restrain my mind, And what is left to be restrained? But all this must be acted out in truth, For what is to be gained by mouthing syllables? What invalid was ever helped By merely reading in the doctor’s treatises?

Recommended

FATHER - SON
FATHER - SON

epic hip hop rap beat with bass and bass wobbles Dark Synthesizers Dark

Lamentos de Beren y Lúthien
Lamentos de Beren y Lúthien

power metal symphonic operatic

Kau pikir kau siapa
Kau pikir kau siapa

Pop Punk melodic Male voice

jag är armie test 0.1
jag är armie test 0.1

Electric Violin, Modern Violin, Electric Dance Music, Dubstep, Adult Swedish Male Voice, Ambient noise

monte Sião
monte Sião

soul music

承萌關注.日日有草
承萌關注.日日有草

日系 交響曲 快樂 鋼琴優雅 鼓聲清晰

Paradise Oasis Vol.3
Paradise Oasis Vol.3

a soothing track that encapsulates the serene atmosphere of a tropical resort. ambient chillout tropical

Sparky
Sparky

j-pop

잠긴 사랑
잠긴 사랑

k-pop, 국악, synth,violin,여자보컬,감성적

solYanka guitar relax 2024
solYanka guitar relax 2024

12th century, opera, fire, Heavy metal, powerful

Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon
Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon

progressive, guitar, bass

When the Stars Collide
When the Stars Collide

pop cinematic epic

Wasteland wanderer
Wasteland wanderer

gothic rock, epic instrumental, epic, piano, electric guitar, orchestra, timpani drums, wasteland,

Rise Up
Rise Up

Futuristic Nu metal + Metal pipe sound effects + Drills and other tools

唯一
唯一

alternative rock, dark, metal

Sakura
Sakura

Sunshine, sakura petals, flowing stream, Fuji's snowy peak, butterflies. Engaging intro, gentle melody, layered rhythm.

broken dreams
broken dreams

hard rock, scream , male voice

All Stars v2
All Stars v2

metal, piano, walts

Кофейный блюз.
Кофейный блюз.

Blues, drum, piano, guitar, saxophone,orchestra