Surfer's Hymn

When there are hard times I'll step it up
When there are dangerous times I'll spot them up
I'll take my time to make up my own mind
To set it up when the times are calling for a steady decree
How do I know it's time?
Even if I've got mine?
Is it wise to know what wisdom is?
If I could err on every good side every time

Out on the water a rider can ready
Though waves come crashing a good board can steady
I wouldn't ever want to bet upon
The balance on
What's going on
Would I? Would I? Would I? Would I?

Stay what's in my way
What's in my way?
Got to have it to get over it

To have an empty fortune when I fear
To have a deadly weapon as it's called
Which is an answer to a challenge made by anything
Then
To always know just what things violence needs
How do I know its time?
Even if I've got mine?
Is it wise to know what wisdom is?
If I could err on every good side every time

Out on the water a rider can ready
Though waves come crashing a good board can steady
I wouldn't ever want to bet upon
The balance on
What's going on?
Would I? Would I? Would I? Would I?
Why wouldn't I?