Instead of a Dream
Art in its essence
Is a form of deceit
Appearing not to do it
Is a form of critique [release]
The plain box of you
Vantablack at the core
Painted in white
That you bought at the store [And nothing before]
Anonymous artists
From Banksy to Pak/Blu
From mechanical hacks
To digital jewels
Flaunt your authenticity
You're not a comparison machine
Living in obscurity
Instead of a dream
Painting is alive
In the caves of Lascaux
Never the profane
And just for the show
Once you know the secrets
The secrets disappear
Once you lost the magic
A mystery appears
Copyright 2025 Lee Barry. Rights in lyrics reserved.
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