They call this contemplation This time I stare at my reflection And wonder if this life I live is really worth living now Sometimes you realize just how alone you are You see the scars that don't go away You live with yourself and the mistakes that you've made Its not everyday you get to be with your self Too many distractions All of those things that eat away at your self The day to day encounters All of the wars that are waged On your very existence Can leave you reeling and staid Well I'm staid! Is this Is this Is this my self? This is This is This is my self! You can't pretend to feel what I'm feeling You can't pretend grieve what I'm grieving You can't pretend to see what I'm seeing You can't pretend to be who I'm being now!