Perception is the Key

This is not the end,
It's just the beginning,
And can't you tell,
That this isn't pretend,
This isn't the ninth innning,
Can't you tell?

Your life isn't stopping,
Your friends aren't retreating,
And don't you know,
The sadness is dropping,
Your heart is still beating,
Don't you know?

The pain is going,
It won't bother you forever,
And can't you see,
The rain is slowing,
And we will be together,
Can't you see?

The tides are turning,
Mistakes in the light,
And don't you feel,
The fire's burning,
And the truth feels right,
Don't you feel?

Tell, know, see, feel,
Sense will help you choose,
And perception is the key,
That it is obvious what is real,
In order not to ever lose,
Perception is the key.