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∞
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The Beginning
03:30
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There are no words to say what he was going through.
His life, his heart, his pride collapsed in the blink of an eye.
But all this pain was just a reflection of what he had done.
Hatred, anger and malice returned like a boomerang.
He was blinded by all the hatred inside him.
He didn't realize he had a family standing by his side all the time,
mother with infinite love and father's wise advice.
So just like Icarus he flew too high and thus the sun melted his wings.
Landed in the library and read book after book,
became an open bowl ready for the knowledge to be poured into.
He was learning 'bout his ego-lords of form, speech and mind,
observed their tendency forward and learned to pull them back.
The sea of evil actions disappeared with low tide of good work, words and thoughts.
The high tide of time brought the sea of kind actions and with continuity he caused marine transgression.
Mirror images of past actions were a downfall for his ego.
Don't you ever judge and criticize,
instead of it always forgive and love.
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Leaving Town
03:18
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Back me up!
And he followed the path leading far from home and family,
leaving previous life behind with tears in his eyes and wondering:
Will he ever walk this road again or is he ticketed on "The Long Walk"?
Why worry about the future, once father said:
"Concentrate the mind on the present moment, my son!"
A lot of "judging eyes" passed him by.
In some of them he even saw contempt
because his clothes were torn and dirty.
People say the dirt spreads on a man's soul.
He remembered the time being just like them,
and then father's words walked across the surface of his memory:
"Concentrate the mind on the present moment, my son!"
Shrouded in newspaper he slept under a bridge. Steps woke him up.
Before him stood a smart, calm man.
Like an elephant's, every step he took was thoughtful, slow and careful.
With the first words the sage released from the vocabulary box,
he drew the boy into the flow of conversation.
Hours passed without him noticing it. But when he did, he realised that he had a friend who would accompany him.
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The Teacher
03:53
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He was standing at the crystal clear river.
A gentle breeze was blowing
and distorted his reflection in the water.
And his mind was occupied by fears.
His eyes filled with tears, he was strongly missing all his dears.
But then his friend told him to place himself beside him under the tree. He said:
“You can never step into the same river twice, Heraclit said once.
Nothing is permanent, everything is changing.
As long as you desire for fading things,
life will be colored by suffering.
So sit down, relax and find the peace within yourself.
Ego is leading the war, but when it fires a shot in the dark, it will soon run out of ammo.
Break the cycle of suffering.
Break the cycle of imprisonment.
Break the cycle of temptation.
Break the cycle of desire.
Break the cycle of suffering.
Break the cycle of imprisonment.
Break the cycle of temptation.
Break the cycle and never forget:
Nothing is permanent, everything is changing.
As long as you desire for fading things,
life will be colored by suffering.
So sit down, relax and find the peace within yourself.
Ego is leading the war, but when it fires a shot in the dark, it will soon run out of ammo.”
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Adieu!
03:12
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“Why am I still afraid of death?” He broke the silence.
“Every night, every thought feels like a knife in my heart.
At that moment I would like to run away or lose my mind.”
His friend opened his eyes, said words, very wise.
“Because the ego is afraid to leave a legacy that he made.”
“You're running away from these negative thoughts every day,
but you must accept them, find their nest and happiness will shine in your chest.”
Years in contemplation passed, he was filling his barrel with experiences.
Emotions and mind were getting more peaceful, his soul was growing.
They were like lichen and tree in symbiosis.
The boy felt like he couldn't live without his friend.
His mate observed it and knew that this was dangerous.
He thought: “The boy will never be independent like this,
he won't think with his own head. I have to drop the anchor and leave.”
“I'm leaving, it's time for you to continue this path by yourself”, said the friend the next day.
These words hurt as Prometheus every eagle's bite.
“Before I go”, said the man, “I will give you advice.”
“On your journey you should never rely on people because if one falls, all fall.
If you'll ever really need me you have to know that I'm always close to you, more than you can possibly imagine.”
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Always Present
03:29
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It was like a black cloud above him all the time.
He cried, yelled, sought for a will of life.
Found every possible swear to drop on his friend.
Everything went wrong.
Suddenly he doubted in everything he had believed in.
The friend and all was a prank.
He couldn't find a truth if there was none.
The more he tried, the more he distanced himself.
The body was just walking down the road,
but his mind was jumping from one place to another.
The present was passing him by while he was repairing his past
and editing his future.
The exhaustion was shaking his knees,
the hunger and thirst were confusing his mind.
Hallucinations were present daily,
he already accepted death.
But then he noticed the heaven on Earth.
There were trees full of fruit and crystal clear water.
He fell on his knees, thanked to God,
appreciated every bite, every gulp he made and fell asleep.
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The Old Wise Man
02:45
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It's devastating to walk down the road alone
without anyone standing by, to laugh with, to talk with.
This is the first time he felt so empty since the day
people had turned their backs.
While counting every step he took in the wounded lungs of our planet.
He noticed a house which seemed abandoned on first impression.
The young man walked in and noticed an old man.
He seemed very tired, but took every step carefully.
“Where you headed?” asked the old mouth.
“The path I’ve been walking just lost its goal.”
Every day the old man gave his soul another lesson, another story.
One day he said: “Always be careful! Where the careful ones survive, the careless are dead.
And those who ignore the advice of the wise, do so at their own risk, will you remember this?”
The boy realized that every individual he met is a teacher and not an enemy.
Unknown time has passed and he was ready to go, he received some last words.
”Wish for the best, do the best, you have a good heart in your chest.
Implement what you set your mind on and leave all the rest.
Never regret what you did and felt,
bothering with the past is not good for your mind and your health.”
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The Letter
00:39
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Dear Mom and Dad,
I'm writing to tell you that I am okay.
Money is not a problem, I earn just enough to survive.
I'm very happy and doing well on my path to find peace.
I met many new people who helped me a lot on my way.
I'm coming home soon, I can't wait to see you.
It was hard to go separate ways, for all of us, I know that,
but you should be aware that attachment only brings suffering.
Still, I hope everyone is doing great. Wish my brother and sister
all the best.
See you soon.
Your son
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9. |
Modern Life Disease
05:02
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His whole life, from birth 'til now
took place like a play on the stage of his memories.
So many tears of happiness and sadness had been shed
that his cheeks almost looked like meander.
And so many good people he had met,
and everyone held a piece of his life puzzle.
“Now I know why to love and appreciate every single man.
Whatever "good" or "bad" happened to me was for my best!
HE knows when and why things happen, so we need to trust HIM!”
Day after day he began to understand
that he was aiming for worthless things.
Anger, selfishness and pride,
sadness, evil, jealousy and fear
were all the symptoms of this "modern life" disease.
Wherever you see a chance to help,
be as useful as you can be.
Whatever you do, be right there with your mind,
leave all the rest be, that will set you free.
“Everything is practice, it's important for every path.
This is the path I follow, and the practice is what I need!”
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10. |
Everything Went Black
03:56
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The sun had just risen when they were already working.
He was helping the farmer to regulate his farm,
earning his money to survive.
Then finally he got a letter back
and grabbed after it like a hungry man for food.
But suddenly it started raining on the letter
and the clouds were his eyes.
The hands that will never hug him again,
the voice that he will never hear.
The day, he feared the most as a kid,
brought the letter.
The boy had gone through many things, but none of them
left such a hole in his heart as this one.
He was like a hemophilic whose wound didn't want to heal.
Speechless, he went into the farmer's house,
packed his things and wiped away his tears.
For the last time he laid his eyes full of pain and despair
on the farm, thanked to the farmer
and went into the unknown with a dropped head.
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11. |
The Answer Within
03:07
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Again he hit the bottom.
The sorrow covered a spark in his eyes.
His whole life had lost its meaning.
Then a familiar voice caressed his ear.
He turned around and what he saw, knocked him down on his knees.
It was the friend who showed him the essence of all,
a man who had escaped the suffering.
He always found the words that heal,
his voice would even calm a hyperactive child.
“The greatest teacher is suffering,
through it one day you'll rise like a Phoenix.
We go through months, years, lives of suffering,
to finally learn that the answer is within us.
Now go home and live the life in the conditions you have chosen.
Don't forget everything you have gained here, never attach
to anything, it's like hunting for a rainbow.”
With all his love he hugged the friend a last time.
The boy knew that he would always be present,
but it was probably the last time he'd see him.
The next steps he took brought him closer to home.
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12. |
Coming Home
02:52
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He never thought he'd walk this road again,
this road which seemed so foreign and scary.
The light of joy dazzled on his soul,
The sound of birds was like heaven.
His family often crossed his mind.
“Mother saw no reason to fight.
Your sudden disappearance left a hole in her heart.
I never thought you'd leave us on our own.
I never thought you would come back home.
Where were you when we went through the tough times
and father in despair
committed numerous crimes
to save mother from this nightmare?
Everything he ever stood for
shattered into pieces when you went away.
Now you're back here
and he didn't even live up to this day.
I never thought you'd leave us on our own.
I never thought you would come back home.
I never thought you'd leave us on our own.
I never thought you would come back home.”
“I understand your sadness.
Mom and Dad are gone, you have to lay the blame on someone to get it off your chest.”
With these words, he hugged her to erase her anger and to ease her mind.
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Before The Murder Slovenia
Before The Murder is a melodic hardcore/ metal band from Slovenia. The band consists of lead vocalist Domen Kikl, guitarists
Andreas Adanic and Davor Krueger, bassist and back vocalist Jure Lindic and drummer Marcel Kukovec.
Before The Murder released their debut EP Ruins in 2010, the single Siddhartha in 2011 and their debut full-length album Dharma on April 24, 2013.
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