From the recording LifeSpan - 2015
This more than any song on the CD started small and flourished as we kept adding layers. Kirby's solo's take this song in a great direction which made me add the piano lines. It's a bit sad but very honest at the same time. This may have been the biggest surprise and accomplishment on the album. I can remember playing that riff to Kirby years ago in my Littleton home and knowing it was gonna be a unique one when we got finished. Great solo's on this one Kirby!
Lyrics
From a far in silenceObsession fills my headIt gathers steam and fizzles outAnd then repeats againA subtle form of violenceThat’s toll is felt withinIt fills my soul with fantasiesThat trick me in the end Chorus:Lord on the outside I’m hard as nailsBut lord on inside it hurts like hellCan you release me can you relieve some pain Swim across an ocean And fill your pot with gold And leave yourself as many giftsYou’ll need as you grow oldAn outcast on an islandA vision of my jail I tell you son, you’re old enoughAnd I’m already there Chorus:Lord on the outside I’m hard as nailsBut lord on inside it hurts like hellCan you release me can you relieve some painLord on the outside I’m hard as nailsBut lord on inside it hurts like hellCan you release me can you relieve some pain