Count the cost, I'm gonna make this life count, before I'm down for the count Count the cost, we're gonna make this life count, before we're down for the count We, struggle and fight, through the dark of night And the sharks that bite will give you scars for life See the stars and stripes, we salute A never ending pursuit of truth it's true The permanent we're after, persevere when disaster strikes Shining light when we're smashing, smashing MICs And stay focused on the after, after life Cause if it won't last it's not worth the price It's all live, dead alive, stage dive, resurrect for recreation Re-create, re-structure, set the record strait for restoration Constant temptation, I'm set apart and separated Every step we take, elevates us towards the final destination Determined and certain the words in the sermon are serving a purpose Lifting the burdens, if your searching I'm sure it's worth it To seek the surgeon, defeat the serpents and circumstances That lurk below the surface waiting for a chance to murk us Infectious infections, the tongue is a lethal weapon That can either destroy you or bring protection Who's the enemy? Who's injecting our seeds with greedy eyes And feeding minds sugar coated poison, disguised as vitamins Vital signs of the times are evident, most are hesitant To realize, the seven headed dragon spitting fire speaking lies But I will rise, receive the spiritual prize And not waste my life chasing temporary highs We, struggle and fight, through the dark of night And the sharks that bite will give you scars for life See the stars and stripes, we salute A never ending pursuit of truth it's true The permanent we're after, persevere when disaster strikes Shining light when we're smashing, smashing MICs And stay focused on the after, after life Cause if it won't last it's not worth the price Count the cost, I'm gonna make this life count, before I'm down for the count Count the cost, we're gonna make this life count, before we're down for the count