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lyrics

All experience is preceded by mind
Led by mind, shaped by mind
Speak or act with a corrupted mind
And suffering follows like the wagon wheel follows
The hoof of the ox

All experience is preceded by mind
Led by mind, shaped by mind
Speak or act with a peaceful mind
And happiness follows like a never-departing shadow

They cheated me, they defeated me
The robbed me
Go on thinking in such a way
And hate will never end
Go on thinking in a different way
And hate will end

Hate never ends by hate
By love alone does it end
This is an ancient truth

Many of us do not realize
Here we all must die
But for those who realize
All quarrels end

Those who live just for pleasant things
Mind unguarded, immoderate, idle
Will be overcome by temptations
A tree too weak in the wind

Those who live not for pleasant things
Mind guarded and moderate and vigilant
Will not be overcome by temptations
A mountain in the wind

Those who wish to wear the saffron robes
And yet they have no self-control
They are not free

Those who wish to wear the saffron robes
Have embraced the truth and self-control
They are free

Those who see the truth as false
Those who see the real as unreal
Will never see the truth in their hearts
Will never be free

But those who realize the truth
Those who see the real as real
Can see the truth in their hearts
And they shall be free

Just like rain on a leaky roof
Desire floods the mind
Make your home waterproof
Keep a well trained mind

One who makes unskillful choices
Will suffer both in this life and beyond
We will see the consequence of our actions
If we choose to do wrong

One who lives skillfully
Will be joyful in this life and the next
We shall live delightfully
If we do our best

Read as many verses as you’d like
But if you do not heed those words
You might as well be counting cattle
In someone else’s herd

Read as little of the verses as you’d like
As long as you live skillfully
Let go of desire, fear, attachment
You shall be free

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from Songs of an Ancient Truth Vol. 1, released October 20, 2022

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Barefoot Bran Kansas City, Kansas

Bran crafts his unique, down-to-earth folk songs that tell stories that are fun, inspiring, insightful, and ofttimes humorous.

From heart-felt songs of world peace, to earthy tunes of Nature; from epic myths and stories, there’s sure to be something in Bran’s music for any groovy, tree-huggin’, peace-lovin’ soul! ... more

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