From the recording Constant Running River
A reflection on restraint, honor, and the costs of letting anger control us. The imagery of “red for blue in my veins” speaks to the bloodlines of conflict, while the repeated reminder to “keep your cool” highlights the power of self-discipline. This track is both a personal lesson and a universal warning: control your temper, and wisdom will follow.
Lyrics
I’m a man I have my pride it’s hard to put myself aside
But in the end I always gain when I bite my tongue and take the pain
Blood for blood red for blue in my veins flowing through
Go and learn this simple rule don’t get mad keep your cool
See him run for self-esteem he won’t quit until he’s the king
Then they’ll come take his crown when they find he’s a clown
Blood for blood red for blue in my veins flowing through
Go and learn this simple rule don’t get mad keep your cool (Instr. Chorus)
Here they come to ruin your name talk is cheap so is fame
Let them laugh you be still it’s foolish blood let it spill
Blood for blood red for blue in my veins flowing through
Go and learn this simple rule don’t get mad keep your cool
Blood for blood that’s my creed it’s all a sham until you bleed
Then you know your aim is true when you trade the red for blue