The Living Wells - The Spark lyrics

[Verse 1: Moshe Friedman] The disciple stammered into my establishment Sweating thick, panting quick, nervous glances, panic strick' I asked him if he wouldn't rather sit He said he didn't like to beat around the bush so he began with it: Said, “Lately I've been feeling lifeless like a mannequin Can't seem to find a way to be a man again I'm searching for that spark to light me like a candle wick I need a teacher, thought you'd be the right candidate.” I closed my eyes until I found the words to answer him Not long ago I was in the same shoes you're standing in Blue pill or red pill - didn't know which hand to pick Eventually found the path, and then I ran with it I'll humbly try to guide you if I can handle it The writing's on the wall, and it's not in Sanskrit So get a grip, this is not your average camping trip Find the strength and channel it, time to get the candle lit [Chorus: Rick Fox] Young disciple, I can't live this life for you The most that I can do is show you what one guy can do In the dark, I light the spark to enlighten you Find a pupil of your own and ignite him too [Verse 2: Moshe Friedman] Once upon a time I heard someone say The more you chase happiness the more it runs away The secret is the effort brings the joy only seconds later Breaking sweat to climb the mountain beats riding that escalator There's no shortcuts or saving some time Realize the view is only as great as the climb Take a moment now to make up your mind While I pa** you some life lessons before we break up the line: Seek advice from someone greater than your equal Learn from your mistakes but learn more from other people's Surprise is the enemy of emotion Preparation keeps you calm amidst commotion Appreciate the life vest, even if you sank the boat When all else fails, gratitude will make you float Be grateful that you always have a place to hang your coat Always call your mom, and always leave a thank you note If you can't take criticism you just won't grow Never judge someone cause you just don't know And before you can love everyone like yourself Well, first you gotta like yourself, what can I say? First lesson took it slow and steady Most of what I said you should know already But knowledge in your head is just an obvious start The real test is if you live it in your body and heart [Chorus] [Bridge: Moshe Friedman] I'm just a messenger, not a prophet or a hero Not the sun, just the rain that helps the seeds grow It's not from my genomes, or my brain's aminos The spark is bigger than you and me and everybody we know Back through the ages, pa**ed through the sages Nearly extinguished but outlasted the threats Since farther back than the human calendar gets To that original Spark with a capital S And alas I digress but at last now it rests In your grasp to express the way only you know best So don't wait for that invite through the mail Get off the commuter rail and put up your room for sale Go above, beyond, and through the pale Think big, man, I'm talking like beluga whales Go now, disciple, my job is complete I sparked you up so well, I've made myself obsolete [Chorus]