By and Down Songtext
von A Perfect Circle

Moving in and out of the shadows
It′s no easy mission, holding on to how I picture you

Showing only bits and pieces
'Til the tide betrays you and your empty elocution


Searching your eyes for a hint or a trace of humility
Searching your eyes for the saint is an act of futility
Searching your eyes for a hint or trace
I′ve been searching your eyes for humility
Searching your eyes for a hint or a trace
I'm still searching, searching

Showing only bits and pieces
'Til the light betrays you and your empty elocution
Float the Piper by and down the river
Carcass crippled underneath the pounding waves of adoration

Pied Piper, float on down the river
Bloated carcass crippled ′neath the weight of adoration
Moving in and out of the shadows
It′s no easy mission, holding on to how I picture you