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Running back and forth
Trying to find a home
But it really doesn’t matter
Where you choose to roam
When you find your peace of mind
You see you’re already here
Sail on this crazy ship
But you don’t have to steer

Chiang Mai, Thailand

I was gonna take a van back to Chiang Mai
I thought I had a solid plan to go to Chiang Mai
Now I’m stuck in Pai, and I know why
Because I got high, because I got high, because I got high

To the tune of the classic Afroman song
Pai, Thailand

When I left this place
I don’t know why
I’m trying my best
To be a nice guy
What I say is the truth
I’m not gonna lie
But what happens in Pai
Doesn’t come back to Chiang Mai

To the tune of Pai Song
Chiang Mai, Thailand, while planning a return trip to Pai

A passive struggle
A deep reflection
Rich encounters
Scattered attention

Paper planes
Shift our brains
Bring in the reigns
On your affection

Choose a goal
But let go of control
The Universe as a whole
Will see out your intention

Once you succeed,
Find a new need
Set off on your steed
In your newfound direction

Walk, then run
Leave, then stay
It’s never truly won
But a continuous sway

Follow the moment
See where it leads
“Be in the now”
Your better mind pleads

Homestay with hill tribe family outside of Sa Pa, Vietnam

Sitting right here
In lovely Da Lat
If you ask me,
I like it a lot
If you like what you hear,
You found the right spot
But I’m gonna stop now
That’s all that I’ve got

To the tune of Pai Song
Da Lat, Vietnam

Vortex in space
Brings you to the right place
The Universe will provide
If you go along with the ride
But you must decide
What you want to find
And focus your mind
And bend with the tide

Langkawi, Malaysia

I met a nice girl
She said, “Sabai dee mai?”
After a pause
I gave my reply
I looked at her
Right dead straight in the eye
And that’s when I said to her,
“Sabai sabai”

And now I’ve found myself
Stuck in Chiang Mai
I cannot escape
As hard as I try
What do I do?
Oh my my
I guess I’m heading
Back to Pai…

Chiang Mai, Thailand, 25 Apr 2014 

Reprise 2:

Hop in the train
And say your goodbye
To this lovely place
Known as Chiang Mai
But it’s ok
If you let out a cry
Because you’re headed…
To Bangkok.

Train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, 11 May 2014

Original verses: mikemargolies.net/2014/01/27/paisong

Imagine when you die, you will re-live the same life. You will re-experience every moment of joy, love, and passion. You will also repeat your times of misery, hate, and dissatisfaction. You bank account will go back to 0, but you will work again to re-earn it. Are you living a life worth repeating? Do you have the right attitude and priorities?

Now imagine this isn’t true. Imagine you only live once. Imagine every single moment is precious. Imagine when you die, you won’t ever see your money again. Do you really think that should change your priorities?

Bangkok, Thailand

Battambang, Cambodia

You’ll say “I told you so”
If I fall flat on my face
But you’ll chalk it up to luck
If my bold decision pays
Well it wasn’t luck
That overcame my fears
And luck didn’t cause my
Blood, sweat, and tears

So don’t wish me luck
Don’t wish me luck
Please don’t wish me luck
Don’t wish me luck

You think I’m a fuckup
For throwing out the script
It never seems to sink in
As much as I try to explain it
Well it wasn’t a fuckup
That made me live for me
And it isn’t a fuckup
That now I’m truly free

So don’t wish me luck
Don’t wish me luck
Please don’t wish me luck
Don’t wish me luck

Kampot, Cambodia