The Author Lyrics - Singles - The Academy Is...

the search has begun, this is page one 

men meet your maker, i give you the author 

he may seem familiar because he looks like your mirror 

you've lied like a lawyer, but don't deny it 

when you're face to face with demons 

dancing off mirror images, reflecting all that you wanted 

so far from perfect 

onward, we will strive 

take it for what it's worth 

this truth that you've realized 

you're not who you thought you were 

it's time you see the other side of what you have become 

nothing but your single serving selfish chapters 

of sacrificial moral standards 

no stranger to apathy in bold situations 

take your time to make it happen 

leave your mirror and spare your excuse as a self-serving actor 

so close to perfect 

it's all the same, no face or complexion 

you're not worth what you're spending 

when you're screaming "danger, danger!" don't stop 

go on alone 

desperate endeavor, you've got to take it or leave it, if you will 

not so convincing that you're the only one here who can't be like me 

the search has begun, leave your letters but it won't matter 

take back what is left before your death 

but is it really you that they suspect 

you take shots, who's the figure before the flame 

it's not hard to spark, but it's hard to master 

so look for the answer 

single serving selfish chapters on your condition 

lust and liars 

so get out, stop dreaming, if you're one for breathing 

sacrificial moral standards of two reflections 

truth and fire 

something you'll live for 

so close to perfect 

it's all you've got, one chance for conviction 

lies fuel fires, and your suspect won't walk 

you're screaming "danger, danger!" don't stop 

go on alone 

desperate endeavor, you've got to take it or leave it, if you will 

not so convincing that you're the only one who could be like me 

from this point on, the way you thought it would all work out 

but we've hit autumn, just follow the story 

the fall of the author 

just one more year, and you'll cease to regret 

one on one to repent, all eyes are fading 

sleep alone