The Geometry In Strategy

We have the same blood in our veins
He could get my head on straight
With just a simple phrase
He tried to teach us not to waste
But we took for granted
A thousand mundane days


He gave me lessons to live by
Always go through the longer side
Follow with more than your eyes
And no one means it
When they say they’re fine



We were closer than anyone else
Left me with a self help book
And the confidence to look people in the eyes
Didn’t tell me I could do anything if I tried
He made me believe I’d get there
When the time was right


We complained about our family
And the people we hate
He knew everything
So we never had to explain
We spent four hours together every day
We have a bond nothing can break


Not the first time he’s been away
He’d come back and everything
Would still be the same
I’m sorry I’ve changed so much
That you’ve started using my name
Now you’re easier to love farther away