[00:21.54]Could be wrong but I think
[00:22.94]When you take center stage not a single eye blinks
[00:25.78]Some forced to squint
[00:26.82]In an awkward attempt
[00:28.31]To somehow filter your glow
[00:29.87]But you know...
[00:30.60]That the polish of your armor got'em in a trance
[00:33.45]Colors intertwine with the power of a dance
[00:36.12]Poetry in motion got'em in a stand still
[00:38.44]Eyes glaze over, jaws drop like anvils
[00:41.28]A feeling you're wishing that even time can't kill
[00:43.81]Sorry to inform you but it can and will
[00:46.47]So make the most of it
[00:47.62]And folks love it
[00:48.51]Is it the bare essentials
[00:50.09]Or the bells and whistles
[00:51.54]Can't tell initially but what remains
[00:53.89]When a fella's history is it the name
[00:56.50]That fades like memories
[00:58.07]Time will tell
[00:59.24]You know that the divine's design prevails
[01:01.00]When the luster fades
[01:02.55]Will you be a legend or a distant memory
[01:05.24]Praised by your brethren or a waste of energy
[01:07.81]When they reminisce over you
[01:09.53]Will they front or give you your dues
[01:11.29]When the luster fades
[01:12.88]Will you make your mark or be written out of history
[01:15.50]Stimulate thought or become a nonentity
[01:18.03]When they reminisce over you
[01:19.74]Will they front or give you your dues
[01:21.67]When the luster fades
[01:22.48]We're running out of time and it's funny I guess
[01:24.69]'Cause we strive to make something that it is truly timeless
[01:27.46]That'll never tarnish
[01:28.66]And maintain it's beauty
[01:30.13]But is that the nature of time?
[01:31.89]They say that we got 15 minutes to shine
[01:34.73]But it's all relative
[01:36.44]'Cause 15 minutes can feel like forever if
[01:38.56]We don't believe that time flies
[01:40.57]But you that most are blind to The Inner Minds Eye
[01:43.68]Where people come and go with a blink
[01:45.69]And celebrate your memory and toast with a drink
[01:48.12]Making your exit as their next thought enters
[01:50.69]You've made your deposit in their memory bank
[01:53.19]Hoping one day eventually to gain interest
[01:55.73]Instead of drawing blanks whenever your name's mentioned
[01:58.61]Hot today tomorrow you're cold & lonely
[02:01.13]Tell me where will these songs be...
[02:03.09]When the luster fades
[02:04.50]Will you be a legend or a distant memory
[02:07.13]Praised by your brethren or a waste of energy
[02:09.74]When they reminisce over you
[02:11.37]Will they front or give you your dues
[02:13.54]When the luster fades
[02:14.69]Will you make your mark or be written out of history
[02:17.47]Stimulate thought or become a nonentity
[02:19.72]When they reminisce over you
[02:21.68]Will they front or give you your dues
[02:23.56]When the luster fades
[02:25.18]Where will you go (go)
[02:26.29]Will you be long forgotten by the people you know (know)
[02:28.71]When you've lost your glow (glow)
[02:30.12]No one at the show (show)
[02:31.32]And your record stop spinning and you're feeling real low (low)
[02:33.97]When the luster fades
[02:35.44]Where will you go (go)
[02:36.59]Will you be long forgotten by the people you know (know)
[02:38.91]When you've lost your glow (glow)
[02:40.32]No one at the show (show)
[02:41.63]And your record stop spinning and you're feeling real low (low)
[02:43.97]When the luster fades
[02:45.79]Where will the entourage go?
[02:47.42]What will you do if eternal bonds are not so?
[02:50.03]How many women stayed when the money got low?
[02:52.60]When the fans seen it all, will they scream bravo
[02:55.13]Or have a moment of silence, minus the reflection
[02:58.06]Will your records be a valued part of their collection
[03:00.63]In a frame on the wall or end up in a dollar bin
[03:03.26]Will you be forgotten or honored...
[03:04.95]When the luster fades
[03:06.47]Will you be a legend or a distant memory
[03:09.08]Praised by your brethren or a waste of energy
[03:11.66]When they reminisce over you
[03:12.87]Will they front or give you your dues
[03:15.17]When the luster fades
[03:16.75]Will you make your mark or be written out of history
[03:19.41]Stimulate thought or become a nonentity
[03:21.62]When they reminisce over you
[03:23.54]Will they front or give you your dues
[03:25.51]When the luster fades
[03:27.11]Will you be a legend or a distant memory
[03:29.73]Praised by your brethren or a waste of energy
[03:32.30]When they reminisce over you
[03:33.87]Will they front or give you your dues
[03:35.72]When the luster fades
[03:37.34]Will you make your mark or be written out of history
[03:39.96]Stimulate thought or become a nonentity
[03:42.59]When they reminisce over you
[03:44.24]Will they front or give you your dues
[03:46.05]When the luster fades