Category: Songbook

Can you tell me what you see?
Can you tell me who I should be?
Can you tell me how to be free?

Can you save me?
Can you save me?
Can you save me?

Can you tell me what to do?
Can you tell me who to choose?
Can you tell me how to believe?

Can you save me?
Can you save me?
Can you save me?

Can you tell me what to say?
Can you tell me who will stay?
Can you tell me how to grieve?

Can you save me?
Can you save me?
Can you save me?

Looking out my doorway, the day looks kinda grey,
It’s only 5am.
Rain and dark skies, the way I feel inside,
Will it ever end?

The world still turns and I will never learn,
So I’m right back here again.
But there’s much to do, no time for missing you.
Well, maybe now and then.

And you don’t own me, and I don’t owe you,
That’s just the way it ends.
And you don’t owe me, and I don’t own you.
There’s nothing left to mend.

Staring at your picture, and I already miss you.
It’s only 9am.
Laughter and memories, you were perfect for me,
I never wanted it to end.

The clock ticks away, every minute, every day,
And starts all over again.
But there’s much to do, no time for missing you.
Well, maybe now and then.

And you don’t own me, and I don’t owe you,
That’s just the way it ends.
And you don’t owe me, and I don’t own you.
There’s no need to pretend.

Getting home late, swing open the gate.
It’s only 5pm.
The day is done, I’m just getting home,
Right back here again.

Dishes pile in the sink, too much time to think,
So I have one more drink.
There’s nothing else to do, so I lay here missing you,
Wondering who was to blame.

But you don’t own me, and I don’t owe you,
That’s just the way it ends.
And you don’t owe me, and I don’t own you.
Right back where we began.

But you don’t own me, and I don’t owe you,
That’s just the way it ends.
And you don’t owe me, and I don’t own you.
It’s too late to start again.

Looking out my doorway,
The sky looks kinda grey,
It’s only 10pm.

Hey, it was great to see you everyday,
But we fell apart somewhere on the way.
Things don’t last, it’s just the way it goes,
But I’m so glad we shared this road.

I never saw this coming ’round,
So unexpected what I’d found,
A helping hand when I was down,
A light fighting back the dark.

You were always there for me,
We seem to fit so perfectly,
There’s no good reason I can see,
Why we’re now so far apart.

And I must say,
I’m a better man today,
And I know for sure,
It’s all because of you.
And I must say,
In every way every new day,
Is so much brighter,
And it’s all because of you.

These thoughts of you and everything you do,
Give me the strength to keep going on.
But the thought of you and all we’ve been through,
Makes this all feel so wrong.

While I wished you stayed, I know why you went away,
But I would turn back time if I could.
The choices made are here with us to stay,
But if I could change them, I would.

And I must say,
I’m a better man today,
And I know for sure,
It’s all because of you.
And I must say,
In every way every new day,
Is so much brighter,
And it’s all because of you.

Since you’ve been away I count the minutes in the day,
And hope that you come back home again.
Memories fade but I’ll hold tight to keep them safe
They shine so bright through the pouring rain.

I know it’s hard to do, the end of me and you,
But all we really needed was some time.
A new journey begun, the old one almost done,
It’s hard now, but in time we’ll be fine.

And I must say,
I’m a better man today,
And I know for sure,
It’s all because of you.
And I must say,
In every way every new day,
Is so much brighter,
And it’s all because of you.

It’s all because of you.

Bored Saturday is an instrumental snapshot of a quiet afternoon that turned into music almost by accident. I wandered into my little room, hit record, and stacked parts one after another with no plan, no map, and no pressure to impress anyone. It is rough around the edges on purpose. Levels drift, phrases lean, and that looseness is the point. It simply caught a mood and left it there.

What you hear is a small idea growing in real time. A simple motif starts the conversation, a second voice answers it, and a gentle pulse keeps everything moving forward. Sections arrive because they felt right in the moment, not because a chart said they should. A few passages carry the exact feeling of that day, and that is why this piece survived when so many others did not.

There is no story to decode and no lyric to chase. Let it play and see where it takes you. If it feels like a slow Saturday that suddenly mattered, then you are hearing what I heard. 

Hey Cassidy,
Do you know what you want to be?
Hey, my little girl,
What are you going to do out in the world?

Maybe a farmer, working the land?
Or an architect, drawing up plans?
A pilot, flying so high?
An astronomer, watching the sky?

Maybe an artist, palette so bright?
Or a doctor, saving a life?
A musician, playing perfect notes?
A writer, sharing what you wrote?

Whatever it is you choose to do,
Where ever this crazy life takes you,
Whatever it is, you decide to be,
It won’t matter at all to me.
It won’t matter at all to me.

Hey Cassidy,
Do you know what you want to be?
Hey, my little girl,
What are you going to do out in the world?

Maybe a singer, singing your songs?
Or a lawyer, righting the wrongs?
A dancer, putting on a show?
A racer, fast as you can go?

Maybe a runner, winning every race?
A detective, solving every case?
A scientist, so much to explore?
An activist, fighting for us all?

Whatever it is you choose to do,
Where ever this crazy life takes you,
Whatever it is, you decide to be,
It won’t matter at all to me.
It won’t matter at all to me.

Hey Cassidy,
Do you know what you want to be?
Hey, my little girl,
What are you going to do out in the world?

Maybe a road worker, fixing roads?
Or a trucker, hauling your loads?
A sailor, sailing the seas?
A beekeeper, caring for your bees?

Maybe a mechanic, working on cars?
Or a journalist, reporting from afar?
A busker, strumming your guitar?
A bartender, tending your bar?

Whatever it is you choose to do,
Where ever this crazy life takes you,
Whatever it is, you decide to be,
It won’t matter at all to me.
It won’t matter at all to me.

And I’ll be here if ever you call,
And pick you up if ever you fall.
And I’ll love you no matter what,
For what you are, for what you’re not.

And you mean the world to me,
I’m as proud as I can be.
And you mean the world to me,
And I’m as proud as I can be.

As proud as a dad can be.

This road is killing me,
So tired I can’t see,
A weight on top of me,
So heavy I can’t breathe.

But I can’t stay, and I can’t leave,
What ever happened to you and me?
I Reach out my hand, wondering,
‘Cause I don’t know.

At war again tonight,
Who is wrong, who is right?
Too tired to fight this fight,
Close my eyes, turn off the light.

But I can’t stay, and I can’t leave,
What ever happened to you and me?
I Reach out my hand, trembling,
‘Cause I don’t know.

These shoes old and worn,
This heart ripped and torn,
This will almost gone,
This road, so hard and long.

But I can’t stay, and I can’t leave,
What ever happened to you and me?
I Reach out my hand, hurting,
‘Cause I don’t know.

But I have to say,
I want to stay,
But I just can’t
Go on this way.
And everyday,
We forget what we say,
We walk away,
And pretend we’re ok.

Grab my things, got to move on,
Find a place I belong,
Thought we’re fine, I was wrong.
I tried so hard, but now I’m done.

But I can’t stay, I have to leave,
What once we had, long left me,
Take that first step, stumbling,
‘Cause I don’t know.

Open road in front of me,
As far as I can see,
Afraid of what might be,
All alone, but I am free.

But I couldn’t stay, I had to leave,
What once we had, a distant memory,
Another step, I’ll keep moving,
And I don’t know.

But I couldn’t stay, I had to leave,
What once we had, a distant memory,
Another step, I’ll keep moving,
And I don’t know.

Choices I made caused so much pain,
Insecurity crept back out again,
The things I did I can’t explain,
And I only have myself to blame.

Three thousand miles tore us apart,
Shattered my soul and broke my heart.
Left me bleeding in the dark,
Nursing my pride and counting my scars.

And we could have been so great,
So many memories yet to create,
So many adventures for us to take,
Oh, we could have been so great.

Never saw the world through your eyes,
Never learned to compromise,
Could have done better, but didn’t try,
I couldn’t change, not sure why.

Sitting here, hurting so much,
Sitting here counting the cost,
Of what I am and what I’m not,
Of what I had and what I lost.

And we could have been so great,
So many mornings for us to awake,
So much love for us to embrace.
Oh, we could have been so great.

I’m waiting here haunted and afraid,
Paying the price for the mess I made.
Chasing shadows as the daylight fades,
Hoping you might come back some day.

I hope you saw the best in me,
Who I am and who I try to be.
I know I am not what you need,
But I wish you were here with me.

And we could have been so great,
So many sunsets for us to chase.
So many fears for us to face.
Oh, we could have been so great.

On these lonely nights I dream of you,
Of spending the rest of my days with you,
Life didn’t go how I wanted it to.
But in my sleep these lies are true.

The morning chases these dreams away,
Reality finds me right where I lay,
But I need to get up, face the day,
And accept that you couldn’t stay.

I tried so hard, and so did you,
But we lost our way far too soon,
Such a waste of me and you,
You were so very hard to lose.

And we could have been so great,
So many chances for us to take,
A whole life to navigate,
Oh, we could have been so great.

And we could have been so great,
This is the price for my mistake,
I’m ready to change, but it’s too late,
But we could have been so great.

Little boy,
Swinging on his swing,
Smiling at everything,
He’s just trying to be happy.

Little girl,
Climbing in her tree,
As high as can be,
She’s just trying to be happy.

Young boy,
In the front row,
Just watching the show.
Thinking he can be happy.

Young girl,
In the bright lights,
Heart set on the spotlight.
Thinking she can be happy.

And all the things they told you,
All the things you thought true,
Just lies that they sold you.
Telling you how to be happy.
And all the things you once knew,
Were just stories for you,
Designed to control you,
But you see what you want to see.

Weary dad,
In the work queue,
Doing what he has to,
He wants to be happy.

Burnt-out mum,
Working the night shift,
Waiting for the lift,
She wants to be happy.

Tired man,
On the subway,
Trying to get away,
He wants to be happy.

Old lady,
She’s all alone,
Not wanting to go home,
She wants to be happy.

And all the things they told you,
All the things you thought true,
Just lies that they sold you.
Telling you how to be happy.
And all the things you once knew,
Were just stories for you,
Designed to control you,
But you see what you want to see.

But if you let the past fade,
Forget the mistakes made,
Give up this crazy charade,
Maybe you can be happy.

It is so easy to be wrong,
Getting confused as we move along,
Fair is the road you’re on,
Who knows where it’s going?

Hiding pain in plain sight,
Behind your cheap disguise,
Without even knowing why,
Or if it even matters.

And all the things they told you,
All the things you thought true,
Just lies that they sold you.
Telling you how to be happy.
And all the things you once knew,
Were just stories for you,
Designed to control you,
But you see what you want to see.

But you see what you want to see.
But you see what you want to see.

It’s your day, this is your day,
And we really must say.
We’re so glad that you’re here,
With your family and friends.

This is a time to share,
A time to love, a time to care,
And we couldn’t have made it this far,
Without you here.

Your mother remembers you as a beautiful baby child,
Running and hiding in the park, so young, and so wild.
Do you remember driving lessons? You managed to roll the car,
Smashed all the milk bottles, you weren’t very popular!

So many Kodak moments, these years have flown by fast,
Picnics, road trips, board games in the park.
A hundred birthday cakes, that only you could make,
And countless homemade treats, the things that you bake.

It’s your day, this is your day,
And we really must say.
We’re so glad that you’re here,
With your family and friends.

This is a time to share,
A time to love, a time to care,
And we couldn’t have made it this far,
Without you here.

You always loved your garden, Myrtie would be so proud,
Every kind of flower, fruit, and veggie, all year round.
Always busy renovating, turning this house into a home,
And creating works of art to make it glow.

Now it’s time for grandkids, what a grandma you’ve become,
Teaching the new generation, making growing up fun.
Every moment filled with love, and so much care,
And for every scraped knee, you’re always right there.

It’s your day, this is your day,
And we really must say.
We’re so glad that you’re here,
With your family and friends.

This is a time to share,
A time to love, a time to care,
And we couldn’t have made it this far,
Without you here.

Though we’ve spread our wings, no matter where we go,
We still find our way back to the place you made home.
Thank you, for all the amazing things that you do,
You made us who we are, thank you, Sue!

You made us who we are, thank you, Sue!

I’m never as tall, as the shadow that’s cast,
When the waking sun, pushes its way past.
The new day rattled, uncertain, unsure,
Tired and sickly, searching for a cure.

Walking along, a car pulls on side,
Called out the window, offered me a ride.
Didn’t ask where they were going, they didn’t say,
I swung open the door, climbed in anyway.

And I can’t stand that sound, so loud, all around,
Feels like a bullet in my head that I can’t get out.
All the lies that I tell myself will never be true,
A house of broken glass, cutting me and cutting you.

We traveled together, spoke as strangers do,
Reckless and lost, nothing to lose,
The miles slid by, the clock ticked away,
But I got restless, and couldn’t stay.

I came to a river, asked “where do you go?”,
She whispered quietly, “I really don’t know.”
“Set down what you carry, I’ll share the load”,
I tossed my shoes in the water, walked barefoot home.

And I can’t stand that sound, so loud, all around,
Feels like a bullet in my head that I can’t get out.
All the lies that I tell myself will never be true,
A house of broken glass, a palace and a prison too.

Each day falls and fades, no reason to stay,
Lingers in the soft light, then slips away.
You won’t see what I see, you look the other way,
My troubled world crumbles a little more each day.

You say you understand, I’m not sure you do,
The truth’s become a stranger, to both me and you.
Embracing isolation, I built this fort alone,
Now no one comes to visit this godforsaken home.

And I can’t stand that sound, so loud, all around,
Feels like a bullet in my head that I can’t get out.
All the lies that I tell myself will never be true,
A house of broken glass, you can see right through.

All the things I’ve been chasing,
Are just white noise and empty thrills,
Stepping on mines I laid as I made my way,
With too much time to kill.

Interpretation is the enemy, screaming so loud,
A bitter-sweet poison, for the hungry crowd.
And these tantalising tales designed to deceive,
Crawl out of the woodwork, sticking to you and me.

This world is so blurred, behind the stained glass,
Praying for change, but change never lasts.
Confused and bruised, hiding from the light,
Falling further behind, just trying to get by.

And I can’t stand that sound, so loud, all around,
Feels like a bullet in my head that I can’t get out.
All the lies that I tell myself will never be true,
A house of broken glass, cutting me, cutting you.

I’m just a simple guy,
I live a simple life.
I love these small-town days,
I love these small-town ways.

I’d walk the hill each day,
To pass some time away,
Ten minutes, maybe more,
To my Plains Video store.

And I will never forget
The day we almost met.
Looked up and saw you there;
All I could do was stare.

You smiled a little awkwardly,
I wondered if it was meant for me.
I stood there, couldn’t breathe,
Silently smiling foolishly.

You’ll always be, my Plains Video Girl,
You’ll always be, the one who stole my world.
From that moment on, I knew you were the one,
I’ll press record for my Plains Video Girl.

Each Sunday I’d wander through,
Hoping for a glimpse of you.
I’d steal a smile along the way,
And I would be high for days.

I’d pop in just to say hi,
But never spoke, I wonder why.
I guess I was just too shy,
We shared a smile and passed by.

The seasons quickly slipped away,
But I thought of you most days.
Went back, but you were gone,
I guess you’d moved along.

I lived for every sideways glance,
And wished I’d taken a chance.
But we’ll meet again in my dreams,
We’ll have breakfast at Tiffany’s.

You’ll always be, my Plains Video Girl,
You’ll always be, the one who stole my world.
From that moment on, I knew you were the one,
I’ll press rewind for my Plains Video Girl.

Then one night, out on the town,
In a club, getting another round.
As I turned, to my surprise,
You grabbed me and kissed me twice.

Not a word, just your lips on mine,
A kiss I’ll remember for all time.
The lights were bright, the music loud,
Then you disappeared into the crowd.

I stood there, not knowing what to say,
Frozen as you ran away.
Overwhelmed and overcome,
I looked around, but you were long gone.

I never got to see you again,
But I think of you now and then.
Such a strange, magical night,
I’ll treasure for the rest of my life.

You’ll always be, my Plains Video Girl,
You’ll always be, the one who stole my world.
From that moment on, I knew you were the one,
I’ll press play for my Plains Video Girl.

My Plains Video Girl.
My Plains Video Girl.

The smile on your face tells me things will get better
The smile on your face lets me know this for sure.
The smile on your face brightens each and every moment,
The smile on your face, each day, means so much more.

With every smile, I get a little more addicted,
With every hug, I walk high on clouds above.
With every new hello, I forget all my troubles.
And every single day, I feel more love.

The look in your eye makes me feel so happy,
That look in your eye makes it easy to go on,
The look in your eye helps me get up on cold mornings,
That look in your eye tells me you’re my little one.

With every smile, I get a little more addicted,
With every hug, I walk high on clouds above.
With every new hello, I forget all my troubles.
And every single day, I feel more love.

The sound of your laugh is a splendid melody,
The sound of your laugh is perfect to me.
The sound of your laugh chases away my problems,
The sound of your laugh gets me back on my feet.

With every smile, I get a little more addicted,
With every hug, I walk high on clouds above.
With every new hello, I forget all my troubles.
And every single day, I feel more love.

You may never know the way you heal me,
You may never see the things I see,
A priceless, perfect smile just for me,
A gift that always fits so perfectly.

With every smile, I get a little more addicted,
With every hug, I walk high on clouds above.
With every new hello, I forget all my troubles.
And every single day, I feel more love.

Silent and still, fallen to the floor,
Light bleeding in through the cracks in the wall.
Watching this cold crazy world spin around,
Trying to wake this sleeping ghost town.

Watching the faceless wander around,
Aimlessly marching, eyes fixed on the ground.
Shoes split open, souls worn to the bone,
Lost in their ways, not even knowing.

We’re hopelessly lost, enslaved by the lying,
Not really living, not really dying.
Caught by delusion, chained to the crowd,
Too bungled and botched to ever get out.

Stumble to my feet, collapse into bed,
The things that I’ve seen, dance in my head.
The desperate unnamed, living their dreams,
Just enough rope, so they think they are free.

Step after step, they all march in a line,
Delightfully compliant, and in perfect time.
Two dollar disguises, hide their despair,
And the pills they swallow, make sure they don’t care.

We’re hopelessly lost, enslaved by the lying,
Not really living, not really dying.
Caught by delusion, chained to the crowd,
Too bungled and botched to ever get out.

The day slowly fails, the night quickly falls,
Another cross on the wall that means nothing at all.
We’re taught not to question, taught not to think,
These pointless puppets on dollar bill strings.

You crawl out of bed, to start over again,
The same old days, doing the same old things.
You’re told you’re happy, but you can’t be sure,
You’re living a life, but it might not be yours.

We’re hopelessly lost, enslaved by the lying,
Not really living, not really dying.
Caught by delusion, chained to the crowd,
Too bungled and botched to ever get out.

Too bungled and botched to ever get out.
Too bungled and botched to ever get out.

The pain I feel, is real,
And it won’t go away.
It’s chemistry, a part of me,
That I just can’t escape.
It comes at night, wants a fight,
Why won’t it let me be?
Standing over me, I try to breathe,
It’s got a hold on me.

I stand my ground, won’t back down,
Headfirst I dive, into the fight.
You won’t see, the fear in me,
I keep it hidden, out of sight.
I need to win, this war within,
This struggle raging deep inside.
What can I do, to be more like you?
Being ok must feel so nice.

It’s in my head, the storm within.
These monsters circle all around.
They throw me down, down to the ground,
But I keep getting up again.
And I can’t take, the noise they make,
I cover my ears but it gets through,
Too late, it’s more than I can take,
This is a battle I might lose.

I stand my ground, won’t back down,
Headfirst I dive, into the fight.
You won’t see, the fear in me,
I keep it hidden, out of sight.
I need to win, this war within,
This struggle raging deep inside.
What can I do, to be more like you?
Being ok must feel so nice.

These walls close in, locking me in,
Shadows crawl out of the dark.
It’s so surreal, how I feel,
And it’s tearing me apart.
Deep inside, a flame survives,
And it can’t be put to sleep.
A voice comforts me, a little levity,
Making promises it can’t keep.

I stand my ground, won’t back down,
Headfirst I dive, into the fight.
You won’t see, the fear in me,
I keep it hidden, out of sight.
I need to win, this war within,
This struggle raging deep inside.
What can I do, to be more like you?
Being ok must feel so nice.

What can I do, to be like you?
Feeling ok must be, so nice.

I woke up blinded by the morning light,
The night too black, the day too bright.
Heavy with dread, chilled to the bone,
I tried to stand, but couldn’t get up alone.

A weight on my chest steals every breath,
I try to move, but I’m too damn depressed.
Frustrated and suffocated, I call out in vain,
But no one hears, so I call out again.

Help! I don’t understand,
The days slipping right through my hands.
I feel disconnected, I don’t belong,
I need to fight, but I’m not that strong.

We’re not blind, but we can’t see,
We’re not deaf, but can’t hear clearly,
We can feel, but don’t feel a thing,
We can heal, but we’re not healing.

We talk about truth, and what it means.
We talk about lies, how we’re deceived.
We talk about life, and chasing the dream.
We talk about death, and where we’re going.

Help! I can’t stay awake,
Exhausted from every step I take.
I feel defeated, I can’t go on,
This road is so hard and endlessly long.

In the mirky water, I sink like a stone,
Surrounded by voices, but still all alone.
I claw for the surface, trying to breathe,
But the weight of this anchor drags me back underneath.

I scream in silence, so no one can tell,
That I’m trapped inside a living hell.
I sit in the dark, so no one can see,
These hollow days, swallowing me.

Help! I need to get away,
But my bones crumble under the weight.
This world is a stranger, colder each day,
I close my eyes, sit here and pray.

Help! I need to escape,
I close my eyes, and drift away.
Help me, help me, I need to escape,
I close my eyes tightly, and run away.

It’s been a while since we were ok,
We got lost somewhere along the way.
Such a heavy price we payed,
But there’s still so much to save.

We’ve been chasing things we don’t need,
Distracted by comfort, blinded by greed,
The path is clear, but we can’t see,
Only believing what we want to believe.

The more things change, the more they stay the same,
Looking around, for someone else to blame.
Laughing while we pour, more fuel on the flame,
And we do it again, and again, and again.

Tomorrow comes, then disappears,
It moves along, leaving us stranded here,
Tossing our empty words into the air,
No one listens, and no one really cares.

The numbers change, but who keeps score?
Always hungry, and craving more.
Desperately searching, wanting it all,
Making the same mistakes we made before.

The more things change, the more they stay the same,
Looking around, for someone else to blame.
Laughing while we pour, more fuel on the flame,
And we do it again, and again, and again.

We can’t wander through the wreckage on our own,
And we don’t need to fight this battle alone.
We need to stand up, and stand as one,
And find the strength we need, to carry on.

Reach out your hand, march fearlessly.
Open your eyes, and you might see,
The world is yours, if you believe,
The future belongs to you, it belongs to me.

The more things change, the more they stay the same,
Looking around, for someone else to blame.
Laughing while we pour, more fuel on the flame,
And we do it again, and again, and again.

And we don’t change, anything at all,
We say the words, but do nothing more.
If we try to rise, we might fall,
So we don’t do, anything at all.

Anything at all.
Anything at all.

Thanks for the time you spend with me.
Thanks for your words, they mean everything.
Thanks for your smile, it brings me peace.
Thanks to you, for finding me.

And I hope you know, words are never enough,
I’m here for the good times, here for the rough.
And I hope you know, what you mean to me,
You are my everything, the light guiding me.

Thanks for your touch, it awakens me.
Thanks for your laugh, it sets me free.
Thanks for the kindness, you give so endlessly.
Thanks to you, for saving me.

And I hope you know, words are never enough,
I’m here for the good times, here for the rough.
And I hope you know, what you mean to me,
You are my everything, my splendid symphony.

It is your light that pushes back the dark,
It is your soul that I’ve loved from the start,
It is your love that steadies my heart,
You gave me hope when I was falling apart.

And I hope you know, words are never enough,
I’m here for the good times, here for the rough.
And I hope you know, what you mean to me,
You are my everything, the best of me.

And I hope you know, words are never enough,
I’m here for the good times, here for the rough.
And I hope you know, what you mean to me,
You are my everything, thanks for loving me.

Thanks to you, for loving me.
Thanks to you, for loving me.
Thanks to you, for loving me.

We open our eyes,
With excitement we smile,
Look on in wonder,
But only for a while.

We fight our best fight,
But soon lose our way.
What’s right, what’s wrong,
And who is to say?

One step, then another,
Caught in the chase,
From crawling to falling,
We’re lost to the race.

Tell me we’ll make it,
That we’ll be okay.
Tell me there’s time,
That we can still change.
I’ll be glad to hear,
Those words that you say,
And I’ll try to believe them,
As I go on my way.

We never know,
Just how we feel.
In desperate confusion,
Making it real.

You may think deeply,
Feel hurt and fear,
But I don’t know you,
We’re all strangers here.

So keep speaking loudly,
Hear the echos ring out,
The inconvenient truth,
But who listens anyhow?

Tell me we’ll make it,
That we’ll be okay.
Tell me there’s time,
That we can still change.
I’ll be glad to hear,
Those words that you say,
And I’ll try to believe them,
As I go on my way.

Take a look in the mirror,
Dive in the well,
Touch your reflection,
Feel the waters swell.

Look up and remember,
Your troublesome past,
But no one can touch you,
You’re safe where you are.

Clouds overcome you,
Rain starts to fall,
The waters are rising,
And you don’t mind at all.

Tell me we’ll make it,
That we’ll be okay.
Tell me there’s time,
That we can still change.
I’ll be glad to hear,
Those words that you say,
And I’ll try to believe them,
As I go on my way.

The briefest of moments,
Is all that we have,
Robbed of our innocence,
The good and the bad.

Lost are the days,
Gone are the nights,
Bury your treasures,
Leave them all behind.

Time now to sleep,
Close your weary eyes,
Find final peace,
Say your goodbyes.

Tell me we’ll make it,
That we’ll be okay.
Tell me there’s time,
That we can still change.
I’ll be glad to hear,
Those words that you say,
And I’ll try to believe them,
As I go on my way.

Staring at this picture of you,
Remembering how hard I tried.
Thinking about what went wrong,
And wondering why you lied.

You said we would be alright,
You told me things would be fine,
But nothing worked out right,
And we ran out of time.

So don’t tell me time will heal,
And don’t say I’ll be okay.
Don’t tell me I’ll move on,
It doesn’t feel that way.
They say it is their loss,
But that’s just what they say.
You promised me forever,
And then walked away.

Can’t believe the mess I’m in,
How did I get this way?
Things have gone from bad to worse,
Since you went away.

I always relied on you,
To help me get through.
Trapped under the wreckage left,
So heavy, I can’t move.

So don’t tell me time will heal,
And don’t say I’ll be okay.
Don’t tell me I’ll move on,
It doesn’t feel that way.
They say it is their loss,
But that’s just what they say.
You promised me forever,
And then walked away.

Never knew how you felt,
I never had a clue.
I never got to say goodbye,
If only I knew.

And I can’t explain,
How it feels to lose my friend,
Waiting here for better days,
I can’t go through this again.

So don’t tell me time will heal,
And don’t say I’ll be okay.
Don’t tell me I’ll move on,
It doesn’t feel that way.
They say it is their loss,
But that’s just what they say.
You promised me forever,
And then walked away.

I might never understand,
Why you had to go.
I wonder what I did wrong,
And I may never know.

So I’ll wait just in case you call,
Check my messages, check the time,
And sit by our front door,
In case you drop by.

So don’t tell me time will heal,
And don’t say I’ll be okay.
Don’t tell me I’ll move on,
It doesn’t feel that way.
They say it is their loss,
But that’s just what they say.
You promised me forever,
And then walked away.

Knew you from school, you were so cool,
I was just an ordinary guy.
Then through the crowd, through the lights,
I saw you dancing so wonderfully wild.

And then I knew,
It had to be you,
Wild hair and worn-out shoes.
It had to be you.

Walking the street, head in my feet,
You sprung out from the side.
I couldn’t breathe, you stole all of me,
There was nothing left that was mine.

And then I knew,
It had to be you,
The way you laughed, the way you moved.
It had to be you.

I saw you again, standing in the rain,
You almost made me lose my mind.
I never knew, what love could do,
But you showed me for a while.

And then I knew,
It had to be you,
Hopelessly falling for you.
It had to be you.

We sat in the park, swinging in the dark,
It was the best night of my life.
So simple and true, no one but you,
I hope you felt it too.

And then I knew,
It had to be you,
So bright, so bold, so true.
It had to be you.

I’ll never know why you had to go,
Or what was going on in your life.
I’ll never know, why I loved you so,
It was so hard to say goodbye.

But I always knew,
It had to be you,
So in love with the sound of you.
You were so hard to lose.

I can’t explain, the heartache and pain,
Or why I keep you in my mind.
I think of you and hope you think of me too,
And it wasn’t a waste of time.

But I always knew,
It had to be you,
The best times of me and you.
You were so hard to lose.

Thirty years on, long after you’ve gone,
I still wonder how you are.
Thirty years on, long after you’ve gone,
I wonder what I did wrong.

But I always knew,
It had to be you,
You were a dream come true,
So very hard to lose.

I don’t have too much,
But I’ve got just enough,
And I don’t need much more,
I don’t need much at all.

You might take these long days,
But I’ll keep these tired nights,
You might call this living,
But I’m not sure you’re right.

You may think you own me,
You may think that was our deal,
But you can’t take more than I have,
There’s nothing left here to steal.

I hate the concrete under my feet,
I hate the endless flights of stairs,
I hate these humming, buzzing lights,
And I hate the thick, suffocating air.

These old shoes gather weight,
With each and every step I take,
Kick them off, throw them away,
I need to escape this place.

You may think you own me,
You may think that was our deal,
But you can’t take more than I have,
There’s nothing left here to steal.

Swept into the raging rapids,
Dragged under by the show,
Gasping with each desperate stroke,
It’s the only life we know.

Corporate lies fool glassy eyes,
Broken promises in their place,
Insanity alive far and wide,
Caught up in this crazy rat race.

Desperation colours this weathered face,
My fists are clenched and they shake,
This is my lot, like it or not,
And it’s more than I can take.

Wake up! Come on and wake up,
Open up your tired eyes.
Get up! Come on and get up,
Don’t let another moment slip by.

Speak up! Come on and speak up,
Let your voice be heard.
Change it! Come on and change it,
Let this whole place burn!

You may think you own me,
You may think that was our deal,
But you can’t take more than I have,
There’s nothing left here to steal.

You may think you own me,
You may think that was our deal,
But you can’t take more than I have,
There’s nothing left here to steal.

You said the sky was falling, but the thunder never came.
You set fire to the silence, then turned and ran away.
You drew a line in they ashes, but couldn’t stop the flame,
The shadows danced along the walls, calling out your name.

You wear your pride like armour, but the arrows still get through.
You scream your little lies, and swear they’re true.
You say you’re lost and broken, but won’t take my hand.
The secrets that you keep, saved for the dammed.

This was never a war, so what are you fighting for?
Painting the ways of today, all over the walls.
These lines that you make, have become so fake,
You can dance with monsters, or lie with the saints.

You stand up straight, you stand up tall,
Marching on the little ones, without a thought at all.
You haven’t found a purpose, you’ve found a cause.
You’ve sold your soul, just to start a war.

Fuelled by delusion, you play your role,
Doing exactly what you’re told, by those in control.
You walk the razor’s edge, and defy the truth,
Still looking for redemption, but where’s the proof?

This was never a war, so what are you fighting for?
Painting the ways of today, all over the walls.
These lines that you make, have become so fake,
You can dance with monsters, or lie with the saints.

It’s easy to think, your way’s the only way,
But the things you say lead the masses astray.
You look around, for someone else to blame,
Haunted by pride, unable to change.

This was never a war, so what are you fighting for?
Painting the ways of today, all over the walls.
These lines that you make, have become so fake,
You can dance with monsters, or lie with the saints.

You can dance with monsters, or lie with the saints.

I’m not ok,
Struggled through the day,
Lost in the shadows,
Since you went away.

I know you had your reasons,
But I sure wish you would come home,
I don’t feel safe, only sorry,
So lost, scared and alone.

I’m not ok, why won’t you stay,
I’ll get through the days, somehow some way,
I’ll sit here and wait, sit here and pray,
And hope that tomorrow, will be a better day.

Couldn’t sleep last night,
No matter how hard I tried,
Thoughts rushing through my head,
Of you with someone else instead.

It just doesn’t seem right,
You’ve got someone new in your life.
But I just can’t see,
How he could love you more than me.

I’m not ok, why won’t you stay,
I’ll get through the days, somehow some way,
I’ll sit here and wait, sit here and pray,
And hope that tomorrow, will be a better day.

Do you ever miss me?
‘Cause I think about you all the time,
But I really want you to be happy,
Even if it means you’re not mine.

This is the price of living,
But know I try to do what is right,
Sometimes the things I do seem crazy,
But they get me through the night.

I’m not ok, why won’t you stay,
I’ll get through the days, somehow some way,
I’ll sit here and wait, sit here and pray,
And hope that tomorrow, will be a better day.

I’m not ok, come back and stay,
Don’t forget what we had, don’t let it fade,
If I did something wrong, I can change,
I hope you come back, come back someday.

Come back someday.

I’m ok, I’ll be fine,
I got to look further down the line,
Where I know you’ll be waiting for me.
You’ll be waiting for me
I’m ok, I’ll be fine,
Got to leave these troubles behind,
Because you’re all I need,
You’re everything to me.

The things we see don’t mean that much,
And they’re different for each of us,
Caught in the hum of the machine,
The meaning not what I want it to mean.

I can’t escape no matter how I try,
Can’t figure it out and wonder why,
Wonder how I’ll get by,
But I’ve got you, I’ll be alright.

I’m ok, I’ll be fine,
I got to look further down the line,
Where I know you’ll be waiting for me.
You’ll be waiting for me
I’m ok, I’ll be fine,
Got to leave these troubles behind,
Because you’re my masterpiece,
You’re everything to me.

I can feel them judging me,
Telling me who I should be,
Seeing what they want to see,
And I’m lost in between.

And I hear them every day,
All the things these people say,
Why won’t they just go away,
Why won’t they let me be?

I’m ok, I’ll be fine,
I got to look further down the line,
Where I know you’ll be waiting for me.
You’ll be waiting for me
I’m ok, I’ll be fine,
Got to leave these troubles behind,
Because you set me free,
You’re everything to me.

You got me through these troubled days,
Sheltered me from the pouring rain,
Took the darkness, chased it away,
You made today, a better day.

And you’re my best friend,
Here with me until the very end,
You’ve saved me again and again,
You’re my best friend,

I’m ok, I’ll be fine,
I got to look further down the line,
Where I know you’ll be waiting for me.
You’ll be waiting for me
I’m ok, I’ll be fine,
Got to leave these troubles behind,
Because you’re all I need,
You’re everything to me.

You could be a thousand miles from home,
But you’re never alone,
No matter where the days take you,
I’ll be right beside you.

When the world gets you down,
I will be around.
And if trouble finds its way to you,
I will be there too.

I just want to let you know,
Wherever you may go,
I won’t be far behind,
Never far behind.
I just want to let you know,
Through the highs and through the lows,
We’ll be fine.
You’re a friend of mine.

You might not like where you’ve come from,
But the past is long gone,
And you might not know where you’re going now,
There’s still time to work that out.

And it might be cold and dark tonight,
But a new start comes with every sunrise.
And if you stumble, if you fall,
All you need to do is call.

I just want to let you know,
Wherever you may go,
I won’t be far behind,
Never far behind.
I just want to let you know,
Through the rain and through the snow,
We’ll be fine.
You’re a friend of mine.

It’s alright if you lose your way,
Getting lost is still okay.
And if the plans you make fall through,
I will be right there for you.

If the rising waters get too deep,
Reach out your hand for me,
We’ll battle the unforgiving weather,
And we’ll stay afloat together.

I just want to let you know,
Wherever you may go,
I won’t be far behind,
Never far behind.
I just want to let you know,
Through the wild winds that blow,
We’ll be fine.
You’re a friend of mine.

We took the back roads as the daylight faded,
The dust that’s rising waves goodbye to the dreams we made.
The daylight battled bravely, but this fight is done,
It spills onto the road, slips away, the night has won.

Headlights burning bright, pushing back the night,
Cutting tunnels through the dark as we drive tonight.
The shadows in the distance come alive as we draw near,
They dance once just for us and then disappear.

So we drive this road tonight,
Lost and lonely, God knows where we’re going,
With every passing mile, we say goodbye to what’s behind.
Making deals with the night, trying to buy some more time.
Holding on so tight, praying we’ll be alright.
So we keep driving tonight, trying to make daylight,
Because all we’ve got left are these white lines.

Our soundtrack’s playing, you’re wrapped up safe and warm,
I look for one more perfect smile as your favourite song comes on.
One hand on the wheel, the other reaching out for you,
But I can feel you drift away, and there’s nothing I can do.

So I hold you tighter, but you turn and look away,
We’re out of happy ever-afters and there’s still so much to say.
Welling eyes blur road signs, guideposts lost in the haze,
Less road ahead than behind, on this our final day.

So we drive this road tonight,
Lost and lonely, God knows where we’re going,
With every passing mile, we say goodbye to what’s behind.
Making deals with the night, trying to buy some more time.
Holding on so tight, praying we’ll be alright.
So we keep driving tonight, trying to make daylight,
Because all we’ve got left are these white lines.

Pulling back these years, I re-tell each day,
Such beautiful stories for you to take on your way.
Thanks for these moments, these precious memories,
I’ll hold them tight for the rest of my life, they’re everything to me.

Your light fades dim into the night, I can hardly breathe,
My body aches, my heart breaks, and I struggle to believe,
But I’ve said my last goodbye, lost all there is to lose,
So I’ll close my eyes one last time, for one last dream of you.

So we drive this road tonight,
Lost and lonely, God knows where we’re going,
With every passing mile, we say goodbye to what’s behind.
Making deals with the night, trying to buy some more time.
Holding on so tight, praying we’ll be alright.
So we keep driving tonight, trying to make daylight,
Because all we’ve got left are these white lines.

I’ve got a fistful of nothing and a head full of noise,
I’ve got a heart full of sorrow and a bottle of pills.
I’m caught between who I am and who I want to be,
Racing, raging, daylight fading, it’s all the same to me.

Set out on this journey, lost right from the start,
Traveled this road, carried this load, didn’t get very far.
Wearing the ways of today so I don’t offend,
They keep telling me who I should be, so I just pretend.

So lay back on the concrete path and stare up at the stars,
Forget about your troubles, let the world spin right on past.
Hold on to this moment, because the days go by so fast.
Just let go, let your eyes close, enjoy it while it lasts.

Roaring storms thundering ravage all that came before,
Making a mess of what was left, and really nothing more.
All the things I cared about, the world I once knew,
Lying in pieces on the ground, for the sake of the precious few.

So lay back on the concrete path and stare up at the stars,
Forget about your troubles, let the world spin right on past.
Hold on to this moment, because the days go by so fast.
Just let go, let your eyes close, enjoy it while it lasts.

I wonder if we’ll be okay, and which road we’ll choose,
I wonder what we’ll give up, and what we have to lose.
I wonder why I think this way, and what difference I could make,
I wonder if it’s worth it, or if it’s just too late.

So lay back on the concrete path and stare up at the stars,
Forget about your troubles, let the world spin right on past.
Hold on to this moment, because the days go by so fast.
Just let go, let your eyes close, enjoy it while it lasts.

So lay back on the concrete path and stare up at the stars,
Forget about your troubles, let the world spin right on past.
Hold on to this moment, because the days go by so fast.
Just let go, let your eyes close, enjoy it while it lasts.

Just let go, let your eyes close, enjoy it while it lasts.

I saw you begging on the street,
With muddy hands, muddy feet.
So broken, desperate, in despair,
But I just don’t really care.
You ask for help, I wonder why,
I look away, I walk on by.
But as for me, I’ll be alright,
I will sleep so soundly tonight.

You’re gone and forgotten.
You’re gone and forgotten.

Because you and me, we’re not the same,
Different worlds, different names.
Different lives, different faces,
We’re running different races.
But I made my life,
And made my way,
And I don’t think twice,
‘Cause I’m doing great.

I saw you there on the stairs,
Such dirty hands, dirty hair.
Grubby kid at your side,
Grubby hands opened wide.
I don’t know you and I won’t help,
So go bother someone else,
Because this life is what you choose,
Whether you win, whether you lose.

This was your own doing.
This was your own doing.

Because you and me, we’re not the same,
Different worlds, different names.
Different lives, different faces,
We’re running different races.
But I made my life,
And made my way,
And I don’t think twice,
‘Cause I’m doing great.

So why are you here, in front of me,
Looking up so longingly?
Don’t cry or waste my time,
I’ve earned all that’s mine!
So why are you here, in front of me?
Looking up desperately?
I’m not one for empathy?
You’re hurting, but that’s not on me.

Because you and me, we’re not the same,
Different worlds, different names.
Different lives, different faces,
We’re running different races.
But I made my life,
And made my way,
And I don’t think twice,
‘Cause I’m doing great.

I’m doing great!
I’m doing great!

I wake up,
Take a look outside,
Rain’s coming down,
It’s pretty nice.

Grab up my shoes,
Head for the door,
The same thing I’ve done,
A thousand times before.

But it’s ok,
It’s alright,
The sky might be grey,
But my day is bright.
My day is bright.

Move forward,
No turning back,
The wind in my face,
The sun at my back.

Move forward,
‘Cause nothing lasts,
Like every minute and hour,
This too will pass.

Move forward,
Today is brand new,
Things you can’t change,
Should never change you.
Never change you.

The day aches,
Forget my plans,
Just stay calm,
Do the best I can.

The people come,
Say what they say,
Not making sense,
Doesn’t matter anyway.

The clock unwinds,
Ticks through the day,
Almost done,
And I’m on my way.
I’m on my way.

Move forward,
No turning back,
The wind in my face,
The sun at my back.

Move forward,
‘Cause nothing lasts,
Like every minute and hour,
This too will pass.

Move forward,
Today is brand new,
Things you can’t change,
Should never change you.
Never change you.

Head for the bus,
Leave work behind,
Push through the crowd,
Hope it’s on time.

Closed my eyes,
Missed my stop,
That’s another hour,
Whether I like it or not.

Got home so late,
The day is done,
Head to bed,
Wait for a new day to come.

Move forward,
No turning back,
The wind in my face,
The sun at my back.

Move forward,
‘Cause nothing lasts,
Like every minute and hour,
This too will pass.

Move forward,
Today is brand new,
Things you can’t change,
Should never change you.
Never change you.

Standing on the edge,
And I’m looking out,
The world stop making sense,
And I’m just trying to figure it out.

I watch the night creep in,
And the people come and go,
But they’re just as lost as I am,
And I wonder if they even know.

And this day begins,
Like every other day,
I sit up and I look around,
But here is where I’ll stay.

Another day has passed,
Another night has come,
Another desperate plea,
Another promise come undone.

And I don’t understand,
Much of what’s going on around me,
And I’m not thinking straight,
And my eyes ache, the light is blinding.

And I don’t understand,
Much of what anyone is saying,
I hold my tongue and stay silent,
But deep inside I’m screaming.

And I am here all on my own,
I hear that sound, and now I’m crying,
And I’ve got no idea,
Where I’ve been or where I’m going.

And I am here, caught in the crowd,
I feel the pain, and now I’m running,
And I’ve got no idea,
Where I’ve been or where I’m going.

And I am here, wandering around,
I seem confused, and now I’m drowning,
And I’ve got no idea,
Where I’ve been or where I’m going.

And I am here, heading home,
I see that light, and now I’m flying,
And I’ve got no idea,
Where I’ve been or where I’m going.

And I don’t understand,
Much of what’s going on around me,
But this world keeps spinning on,
With or without me.