Lyrics from the CD, Time is a Slippery Concept by Melodic Energy Commission
release date: February 15th, 2005


Figure It
written by and © 2004 Don Xaliman
published by Misty Code Music SOCAN


You figure this        Calculate that
Time takes you forward      You can rarely turn back
When you look at this     You're looking at the facts
Quite surprised at where you're at
You taste the wind so you set your sail
With a plan like this you just can't fail

You can unfold your dream      Light the candle
You can enter that dream     Turn the handle
And we shall see
When you view the dream like an observer
You can see what it means      When you see, we all see

First measure this     Then treasure that
You know the meaning     And you wear the hat
You're hoping for this     Well you might wish that
The whole world will adjust to where you're at

When you hold the dream as an enchanter
Like a decanter holding light
So tight

You figure this        Calculate that
Time takes you forward      You can rarely turn back
When you look at this     You're looking at the facts
Quite surprised at where you're at
You taste the wind so you set your sail
With a plan like this you just can't fail

If you move a mountain     It accomplishes what?
If you move your body     You get out of a spot
You make it look like a magical scene
It happens every day in a different way

Day by day     Keep doing your math
You're quite amazed at the width of your path
You figure this and you calculate that
Time takes you forward     You can rarely turn back

When you hold the dream as an enchanter
Like a decanter holding light
You can unfold your dream      Light the candle
You can enter that dream     Turn the handle
And we shall see