"Stop the Beating (56 Drums)"

Can you stand the beating of the drums?

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Constant and durable,

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Ruthless and determined,

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Strength and bravery,

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Count them out ‘til it beats in your head.

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A measure of time, keeping a tempo of life.

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Time is frozen in this unforgiving place.

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The lines between past, present, and future melt together, due to that unceasing beating.

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Yet you are painfully aware of each second passing.

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Due to the faithful banging.

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You’re used to the noise; expect it even.

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For it dictates a rhythm.

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A comforting, constant rule

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So you should thank that beating drum

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It’s given you peace.