ghaw2007's Lyrics

[ghaw2007]

Untitled

Verse 1
They crossed the oceans and brought it to your land
They kneeled down and laid it at your feet
If only you were wise enough
You'd know that they were your enemy
Under the guise of brotherly love
Distorted realities came to be
Passing from one tribe to another
Like the manufacturing of a vehicle
Ancient truths were either hidden
Or simply lost to history
Modern customs were adopted
And now are the dominant beliefs

Verse 2
Between thighs and across the head
Along the rivers and into the heart
The ravenous ways of savages
Were much feared and greatly celebrated
The tears from fears and assault on the land
Gave way to new territories
Your bodies were ravaged from experiments
Afflicted upon you
Beating and slashing and killing
Were prevalent and normalized
Thirst for violence and hunger for peace
Created new divisions and goals

Verse 3
They crossed the oceans and brought it to your land
They kneeled down and laid it at your feet
Thirst for violence and hunger for peace
Created new divisions and goals
All things which are done in the dark
Will eventually come to light
Nothing is forgotten
The natural state of balance will be restored

Chorus
Lines on the ground are the scars of history
Fluids of the dead are marked
Within the ground of history
Past is present, present is future

Written by B. (Sunday, March 1, 2015)
Copyright 2015

 

[ghaw2007]

Call The Names

Verse 1
You're not considered to be beautiful
Even when you dress up and go to town
Men don't stare at you
They don't talk to you
On your way home, you feel like a fool
Wondering why you bother to get their attention
You're different than most
That's why you're unique
But you view yourself as being ugly
As being undesirable and pathetic
It's difficult to change your way of thinking
When the opinions of others are valued
More than your own

Verse 2
You're the most despised, you're the most feared
You still don't understand the reasons why
Everyone stares at you
Everyone talks about you
Being the centre of attention makes you feel uncomfortable
Like you're under a microscope
Being analyzed, always criticized
As a result, you view yourself as inferior
Somewhat defective, in need of reconstruction
To assemble a better version of you
It's difficult to have confidence
When the opinions of others are valued
More than your own

Verse 3
We're on opposite sides of a spectrum
Battling each other for sanity and survival
Thus destroying ourselves as bitter rivals
Seemingly incapable of changing ourselves
Through understanding and compassion
We're always losing as others are benefiting
From our disconnectedness
We're not who we were meant to be

Chorus
Let's the call the names
They're always with us
In our hearts, in our minds
We're surrounded by thieves, liars and traitors
We're in between the truth and a lie
When our inventions have failed us
And we're in the remains of the darkest of times
We won't surrender, we won't waste away
We'll get together and call the names

Written by B. (Friday, April 3, 2015)
Copyright 2015

 

[ghaw2007]

Untitled (Out with the old)

Verse 1
Out with the old
In with the new
A different perspective
A muddier view
Smoke and mirrors
A game of chance
All the chosen ones will recreate a dance
Blending fact with fiction
A metamorphosis without restriction
Transfixed by beats who come across
As beautiful creatures with a known status
We've been rocked to our core

Verse 2
Without a history, you're a beguiling mystery
As confounding as the pyramids of Egypt
A wonder of contemporary and daring times
Here and now is a reflection of what came before
And what is occurring
But the future was captured and transformed long before many realized
In the midst of a storm, you were sheltered
So we could be transfixed by your beastly ways
Hypnotically subtle from an unknown entity
Every beat, every whisper in secondary form
Has rocked us to our core

Verse 3
Not bound to any place or time
What I present to you is completely mine
I've developed my style, my way of life
From what has preceded me
It would blow your mind
If you know about my dreams and my uncommon thoughts
The realm I'm in, however small, constantly changes
So I do the same, even if it's strange
I've been constructed through beastly cycles of blood and bones
With abilities to rock almost anything to its core

Chorus
You cannot learn lessons in every weathered book
Throughout the ages, censorship has colonized
The collective mind of the masses
Every now and then, alternative views are formulated and dispersed
While ignorance remains at the forefront of existence
In a manner that is blissful, lithe and utterly seductive

Written by B. (Sunday, April 26, 2015)
Copyright 2015

 

[ghaw2007]

Ticket To Ride

Verse 1
A whole lotta nothing
Nothing turned into something
Something you could have never imagined in your wildest dreams
Across the pond and into the belly of the beast
Faceless lads waiting in the wings for a feast
The throne is mighty, the throne is bold
If what you sell flies off the shelves
You'll collect gold
With white envelopes stacked up like mountains
And audiences tuning into the spectacle
A new mandate is created and fostered through the youth

Bridge 1
With barricades planted firmly on the ground
And being met by clamorous brunettes and blondes
The TV man is intrigued
And knows it could translate into gold

Verse 2
Charming poise and hypnotic hooks are in abundance
Wild crowds on the verge of overtaking the stage
Sweating like a pig as they're dressed in black
A thousand eyes on them
Some already on the attack
"They're great", "They're fake"
"They're overrated", "They're the sound of the future"
With white envelopes stacked up like mountains
And a barrage of questions being asked
The fraternity goes beyond chords and chaos

Bridge 2
With white envelopes stacked up like mountains
And delving into deeper matters
Their legacy continues to evolve into remarkable tales
While others seek crowns and minds to mould
Their status is steeped in gold

Chorus
The juggernaut is travelling at a hundred miles an hour
If you're oblivious to it, you'll get steam-rolled
With lights, cameras and acclaim
The focus is on those who cause others to act insane
Days of shock and despair gave way to the new madness
And it lingers in the senses of all
This is the ticket to ride into the hearts of a generation

Written by B. (Monday, May 18, 2015)
Copyright 2015

 

[ghaw2007]

Money Where Your Mouth Is

Verse 1
You say it's going to be epic
Like the biggest ship sinking in the ocean
A spectacle of awe and tragedy
Another exaggeration to keep up with technology
You know what something is
By the kind of fruit it bears
I'm waiting for you to deliver the goods

Verse 2
Love in the form of words is meaningless
It's like trying to untie a knot
When you know you should stop
But you keep going at it
Thinking you can prevail
The air becomes cooler when you're around
A by-product of the confusion
And frustration that's generated
You seem incapable of providing
The kind of warmth I'm looking for
I'm still waiting for you to deliver the goods

Chorus
The only way to prove it
Is to answer all questions
Make it undeniable
Money where your mouth is
If seeing is believing
Then don't conceal what you should reveal
Money where your mouth is

Outro
Penny, nickel, dime, quarter, dollar
Money where your mouth is (6x)

Written by B. (Saturday, June 20, 2015)
Copyright 2015

 

[ghaw2007]

Savage Garden

Verse 1
Give me a seed and let me plant it
Plant it into fertile ground
And let it grow until the end of time
And while it's growing
The harvest will provide nourishment
For many in need with open mouths
And those who can barely walk on their own
Nations will be strengthened
And once the urge to fight each other deepens
We'll go to war
Leaders will be appointed
And plans will be constructed
This all started with the breath of life
And it seems there's no end in sight

Verse 2
We've been tainted and manipulated
Into being something we were never meant to be
All this time has been wasted
On trivial pursuits and ego-driven madness
We can't go back in time
For if we could, we'd sow in the same seeds
That caused the chaos we're in
Many believe that we're without redemption
A cause unworthy of attention
Rebels will take their places
Always disguise their faces
This all started with the breath of life
And it seems there's no end in sight

Verse 3
Blood and guts has a way of changing
Changing how you think of yourself
And all that surrounds you
Once you attain a semblance of peace
It could all disappear without warning
And you're left to struggle on your own
At times, it's unbearable
And you'd do just about anything
To get the relief you desire
However momentary it may be
Is there an end in sight?

Chorus
A savage garden we are living in every day
As mothers are crying for children
Who have died in their arms
We continue to add fuel to the fire

Written by B. (Friday, June 26, 2015)
Copyright 2015

 

[ghaw2007]

Untitled (Jesus loves all the faggots)

Verse 1
Jesus loves all the faggots
From Cairo to San Francisco
He'll reach out and pull you through
The perversity of your mind
And wrap his arms around you
Like a father embraces his child
With strength and a deep sense of protection
He never wants to see you cry

Doubt like a bed that rocks in the night
While you're trying to sleep
Doesn't stop or reduce the intensity of the dilemma
It bites and it tugs
Leaving no clear idea of where this may lead to

Verse 2
Out of pages, out of mouths
You're the source of controversy
Like a needle weaving tales of seduction and betrayal
You're a victim and a villain all at once
Your eyes never lie
So we fixate on them
Knowing all that you are is our mandate

A wink, a stare, and a preference for all things bare
Is how your true nature will be revealed
In a climate of fear and fascination
You're in the spotlight
Whether you like it or not

Verse 3
Bold and brazen like there's no care in the world
You air your grievances in public spaces
With speeches and signs carefully crafted for maximum exposure
Days of loneliness and fear are in the rear view mirror
As you focus on victory
But not all have bitten the fruit of liberation
So they live half lives
In accordance with the social order
Forever a caterpillar and never a butterfly

Chorus
There are those who tell you to practice safe religion
To protect yourself from the world
But like everything in life, nothing is guaranteed
You can chant and you can pray
Even three times a day
To cleanse your heart of indecent desire
And not become infected with shame and despair

Written by B. (Tuesday, June 30, 2015)
Copyright 2015

 

[ghaw2007]

Outrage

Verse 1
I know you're a homo
I know you've been infected with AIDS
I know you're the sluttiest piece of ass from here to L.A.
I know you're a narky
I know you're addicted to that white stuff
I also know you will never be loved
Not the way that you want to be

Outrage, out rage

If you see a man in a dress
What's the first thought that enters your mind?
Do you want to laugh at him?
Or congratulate him for his confidence?
Would it bother you if his jeans were tighter
Than the one's in a female's closet?
God forbid if he wore make-up
You'd want to bash his head in with unusual force

Verse 2
If you see a bulldagger's breasts during a pride parade
Would you want to suck on them?
Or would you want to cut them off with a sharp knife?
If she displays a stance
Which is uncharacteristic to what's between her legs
Would you want to soften her up?
Or lay her down on your bed for corrective treatment?

Outrage, out rage

Pink is for girls and blue is for boys
If you get those colours mixed up
You should speak to a psychiatrist
Opposites attract
But if they don't, they will certainly clash
Causing a wave of dysfunction
That will drown anything in its path

Verse 3
Party until the club is closed
Then wrap a towel around your waist
Get down on your knees
And do whatever it is you like to do
Turn the lights off and position your backside
To the front of the door
All strangers are welcome
This is how you experience a bit of joy

Outrage, out rage

Campaign for the tricksters
Teach it in the classrooms while they're young
If you disagree with the plan in place
Then you know where you can go
Disapproval will not be tolerated
Discuss it among yourselves or hush your mouths
The future is what we've made it to be
We'll never return to days of invisibility

Chorus
If you lack shame
Then there will be no outrage
And if you have outrage
Then there will be tremendous shame
Conflicts need both ends of a spectrum
And both ends of a spectrum need a desirable middle ground
Lack of compassion and understanding
Renders you incapable of not surrendering to outrage
Outrage, out rage

Written by B. (Wednesday, July 1, 2015)
Copyright 2015

 

[ghaw2007]

Waiting For Superman

Verse 1
There will be no sunshine
No warm ways to glisten on the skin
No blending of colours to see
No hand up in the air to partially conceal the view
Erosion of days and prolonged nights
Settle within this time and place
A mood of what occurred and what will soon be
Pushed forward while being pulled backwards
Today will become yesterday

Verse 2
Discussions of destiny and luck
What's meant to be and possibilities
Another method of passing the buck
Our very own way of normality
Rising tensions will not subside
When the causes are stored in skulls and lungs
If they spill out of ourselves
Open wounds will be the visible manifestation
Of injuries which could no longer be pacified
Pushed forward while being pulled backwards
Tomorrow is today

Verse 3
With the knowledge of a finish point
We can't cease to worry about what remains
It's attached to every achievement and mistake
Like spots on a leopard, it's impossible to shake
Not all broken things can be fixed
Some missing parts will always be hidden
We're not always capable of preserving what's left
A greater force must take over for us
It could be today or tomorrow
So we'll wait until that day arrives

Bridge
But if there was, someone who could change this for the better
To put an end to this endless transformation
To capture precious moments lost through the passage of time
To save us from what is known
From what is predicted to be
Then a grand welcoming will certainly be greeted upon him

Chorus
There's no where else to go
No running, no hiding
Wanting a space for yourself
Where nothing is dismantled and rearranged
He's the only one standing between the life we've dreamed of living
Superman is who we've been waiting for
Waiting for Superman
For us to be saved

Written by B. (Saturday, July 4, 2015)
Copyright 2015

 

[ghaw2007]

Untitled

I've heard extraordinary tales of wonder and excitement
Come and sit beside me
And let me share them with you
My father made me hungry
Hungrier than any person ever did
Not for traditional things like exotic dishes and fine wine
But for power, for wealth, for influence

It was more valuable than capturing the sunlight
That glistened on the skin
While cruel weather slowly took over your emotions
And manipulated your sense of control and even-temperedness
It was as if a continuous injection of blood
Was being poured into my body
And suddenly I was electrified into wanting more
Than I could ever dream of having

The desire was like a tree wanting to be reattached to its roots
Fully knowing that without that primary connection
It would cease to be
It was like a bird with broken wings
Watching others like it soar through the open sky
While it walked on the ground
As if it were not what is was

I wanted that power because I knew it would be my salvation
The center of my being and purpose
How I would relate to the world
It would be like taking a cosmic trip into outer space
And having the ability to land on every planet
To dance on every star and replicate that movement throughout time
With no worries of boundaries and blockades
The universe at your fingertips
And nothing else in between

To be a soldier defending sublime temples of prosperity
Navigating through refined slums and ethnic fields
And being awarded the highest honour
Bestowed upon a dedicated fighter
Would be a joyous moment to cherish
Having an abundance of everything
And never desirous of something
Is like oxygen lifting you up to taste the sun
And soak into every shade of the rainbow
A cornucopia of necessity and pleasure
To have the magic swirling in and out of you
Is like sleeping on cool water
And always remaining dry
Like living in a sand castle
That could withstand the mightiest storm

To be in sync with different customs
And mandating your point of view
Is like changing something just by looking at it
Concentrating on the various aspects that make it unique
And adding a new and beautiful layer which is vibrant and ethereal
An hourglass that never runs out of sand
And eyes that transcend the scope of time
Beyond common measures
And into the heart of simplified matters
With clean skin, delicious breath and a confident smile
The universe at your fingertips

I've heard extraordinary tales of wonder and excitement
You sat beside me
And I shared them with you
My father made me hungry
Hungrier than any person ever did
Are you now hungry?
If so, what will you do about it?

Written by B. (Thursday, July 9, 2015)
Copyright 2015

 

[ghaw2007]

Lies And The Lying Liars Who Tell Them

Verse 1
When you open your mouth
You lie, you lie, you lie
I cannot look in your eyes
When you lie, you lie, you lie
Another waste of precious time
When you lie, you lie, you lie
It's more than irritating
When you lie, you lie, you lie
A verbal form of oppression
When you lie, you lie, you lie
A weapon as sharp as a sword
Lies and the lying liars who tell them

Verse 2
Slick and under the radar
Your lies, your lies, your lies
Or so you like to believe
Your lies, your lies, your lies
On high alert in your presence
When you lie, you lie, you lie
Don't you dare play dumb
When you lie, you lie, you lie
I can see beyond your facade
When you lie, you lie, you lie
A weapon as sharp as a sword
Lies and the lying liars who tell them

Verse 3
Bitter and highly infectious
When you lie, you lie, you lie
A great lack of prevention
When you lie, you lie, you lie
Unhealthy dose of reality
When you lie, you lie, you lie
Imbalance of civility
When you lie, you lie, you lie
Playing with emotions
When you lie, you lie, you lie
A weapon as sharp as a sword
Lies and the lying liars who tell them

Verse 4
Toe to toe, living to win
When you lie, you lie, you lie
Legacy always in mind
When you lie, you lie, you lie
Methodical and charismatic
When you lie, you lie, you lie
No mercy for opposition
When you lie, you lie, you lie
If you lose, you can die
When you lie, you lie, you lie
A weapon as sharp as a sword
Lies and the lying liars who tell them

Written by B. (Friday, July 10, 2015)
Copyright 2015

 

[ghaw2007]

The Good Wife

Verse 1
Unison - elusive and fleeting
Like a butterfly landing in your hands
You wouldn't want to hurt it
You'd only want to see it fly
To become one with the elements of nature
You've always been the one to cherish and adore
Never desirous of being placed on a pedestal
In sync with my aspirations and designs
I know that the choices I make are right

Instead of being exposed, you wanted to be significant
Retaining who you are with only slight modifications
Having a sense of purpose that transforms into deep pride
While accompanying me on my journeys

Verse 2
Expansion - necessary and challenging
To grow like a plant in any condition
Adopting new beliefs while maximizing your core strengths
Revealing only what you want others to see
With a heart full of formidable intent
You aren't distracted by foolish games and wasteful passion
You're sensible enough to make the right moves

Verse 3
Taking care of you while looking out for our best interests
Plans get twisted and have to be re-arranged
With each detour, our attachment becomes bolder
Out of me, into you - new energy
A reflection of complex abilities
Without explanations, without apologies
You're right behind following my lead

Chorus
Graceful and highly determined
Uncompromising as a singular unit
Our creations are a result of you being the good wife

Written by B. (Sunday, July 19, 2015)
Copyright 2015

 

[ghaw2007]

Babel

Verse 1
The purple sky and the dusty road
Driving the long way back from Mexico
We danced and sang and drank a lot
Perhaps it was just a little bit too much
But they keep telling me that you only live once
So take a chance and liven things up
Throw caution to the wind
Look the other way
What's up is down and will eventually come around
If you lose, you can win in other ways
It's just a matter of perspective
If you think that you're not in control
Perhaps you're right, so just take it slow
But when your blood is pumping with adrenaline
It's so much harder to calm yourself down

Bridge 1
She told me that the sun was going to rise
But I knew that it was lies
Unsuccessful attempt at comforting me
She tried, oh how she tried
So we ran away from the gun

Verse 2
Two boys, both curious and poor
Roaming around rocks and grass to pass the time
Without a filter and full of imagination
Secrets spill out and a confrontation ensues
The older one says he'll go and blab to dad
About the wrong things the younger one was doing
The younger one pleads for him not to tell
As his brother continues to call him names
So a punch is thrown and a kick is blocked
And now they're engaged in a petty fight
It's a rough and tumble situation
At any point, blood could spill onto the ground
And if that occurs, a price has been paid
They'll both stand up and go their separate ways

Bridge 2
The older one said that the moon was about to appear
But the younger one knew that it was a lie
Unsuccessful attempt at deception
He tried, oh how he tried
Now he'll learn from his failure

Verse 3
Loneliness and sorrow
The only constant things in your ever changing life
So many sounds, so many signs you can't understand even if you tried
You go with the flow until you reach the point
Where you stop and turn yourself around
You can't see beyond your perceived limitations
If only your eyes were as wide as the universe
You could travel into unknown territories
Have no fear of being interrupted or losing control
You can be the only star in your galaxy
But only if you're bursting with confidence
You were told that you were plain and simple
So you believed in the lies

Bridge 3
There's just no way of seeing and knowing all
That's why so many of us take the fall
The future as elusive as happiness
But we keep trying to live another day
We keep trying

Chorus
There's just no way of seeing and knowing all
That's why so many of us take the fall
The future as elusive as happiness
But we keep trying to live another day
If Babel is all that there is
We'll hold onto it because we have nothing else
As precious as water and the breath of life
We'll fight for it without a second thought

Written by B. (Sunday, July 12, 2015)
Copyright 2015

 

[ghaw2007]

Pride

Verse 1
I don't wanna go where you wanna go
Leave me alone - I'll do things on my own
You haven't got a clue about what I think and know
You've foolishly convinced yourself that you do
A self-appointed monarch with fictional power
Your fake reign may last for endless hours
I've got a crown of my own
Which I've built and will wear proudly

Verse 2
Far from being wise and out of touch
Your fantasy mode is limitless
Another world - a world of your making
Will eventually crumble to the ground
I'll be far away from your madness
Your self-destruction won't impact me
I've got an armour of my own
Which I've built and will wear proudly

Verse 3
I was once confused about who I was
And I acted carelessly in the process
Ignorance was the predominant state of mind
My views on reality were compromised
I believed in lies, was easily manipulated
Essentially, I was a robot
My thoughts and emotions were artificially implanted
And were, ultimately, used to control me
I've shed the old skin that I was living in
The new one which I display is worn proudly

Chorus
Inside my bones, inside my heart
Every breath I take is full of pride
Everything I see, all that which I experience
Is full of p-r-i-d-e

Written by B. (Sunday, July 26, 2015)
Copyright 2015

 

[ghaw2007]

Oh Hell No!

Verse 1
Show me that you're worthy of my time and my life
Prove to me that you're better than fine
Convince me to take a chance on you

I'm ready, I'm willing to form a lasting union
But I won't be played for a fool
Oh hell no!

Verse 2
Life is a journey to cherish and explore
Many sights, many sounds to create and revel in
So much beauty to aspire to
A wealth of passion to attain
It's considerably better to experience it with another

I'm ready, I'm willing to form a lasting union
But I won't be played for a fool
Oh hell no!

Verse 3
Secrets and lies wrapped up in disguise
And manifested in different ways
To ultimately further a hidden agenda
Are prevalent any way you turn
One must always be on guard

Still I'm ready, I'm willing to form a lasting union
But I won't be played for a fool
Oh hell no!

Written by B. (Monday, August 3, 2015)
Copyright 2015

 

[ghaw2007]

The Ladder

Verse 1
They say we are unusual creatures
Creatures of a foreign nature
And that we should be exposed
Young and old, we're all treated the same
Cast in the harshest of lights
And thrown away like we're trash

We seek refuge in places that are more welcoming
In places that are less frightening
Trying to survive is challenging

Mostly stuck in situations not of our own making
Confusion transforms into rage
And in its carnage, we're always to blame

Verse 2
Suspicion seeps into our bloodstream
Turning us into pseudo-beings
And rules over us like a king

With just a look, fantasies begin to form
We dream about getting closer
And to finally make a move

If all goes well, we'll reach the state of ecstasy
Dismiss the notions of inferiority
And be proud of our identities

Verse 3
Is there a way for us to live a different life?
To speak words we don't understand
To act in a peculiar manner

Temptation could undo all the advancements
We've worked hard at attaining
Being knocked down is closer to death

If we overcome the multitude of hardships
By getting a firm grip on the ladder
Then we'll be able to succeed

Chorus
We always try to climb up the ladders of men
But once we reach a certain height
We get knocked to the ground
The sky is the limit
But it's different to reach for it
When the ladder is constantly being moved around

Written by B. (Sunday, August 9, 2015)
Copyright 2015

 

[ghaw2007]

Eyes Wide Shut

Verse 1
Generating hits, you've got several smashes
You should be smiling from ear to ear
Why the sadness and disappointment?
There are many who would kill to be in your spot
That's not an exaggeration
It's a proven fact
If your eyes were wide open, you'd know this
Step outside of white and be in black
To experience the way that things are
Every spectrum of the rainbow
Waiting to capture your attention

Verse 2
A blockbuster falling into your lap
You're so lucky but you don't act that way
There are many who would trade places with you
Right or wrong, this is how it is
You try to shield yourself from knowing many things
Ignorance is not bliss
But you wish that were the case
Bells are always ringing inside your head
Stillness of mind is difficult to attain
If you step outside of white and be in black
Every spectrum of the rainbow will be revealed to you

Chorus
If your eyes are wide shut
Then so is your mind
Your heart is closed
And your spirit is broken
Running blindly without a care in the world
Indifferent to emotions and badly bruised
With your eyes wide shut

Written by B. (Sunday, August 9, 2015)
Copyright 2015

 

[ghaw2007]

Ask Me No Questions

Ask me no questions for I know nothing
If it’s something about anything
I won’t know what you’re saying
Of course I hear you speak
But I can’t comprehend your message
Even if you break it down
All I hear are sounds
Sounds that are endless
Sounds that are boundless
Sounds which only cloud my mind
You’re searching for answers that I don’t have
I’m avoiding questions that you ask
I keep on telling you that I can’t help you
But you’re persistent like a cop
Trying to get the truth out of a criminal
If there was something I could do
I would have done it
I wouldn’t even hesitate for a moment
You do believe me when I say that, don’t you?
If you don’t, then you don’t
I won’t try to convince you that I‘m an honest person
You can think whatever you want to think
But you can’t do whatever you want to do
It’s not a free country
Nothing is free, so I’ve been told
You ask me: "Should I leave or should I stay?"
I’m thinking: "Didn’t you ask me that yesterday?"
I’ve wasted a lot of time on you
I’ve tried to explain that there’s nothing I can do
I’m not a psychic that can predict your future
I’m not a genie that can grant you three wishes
So ask me no questions for I know nothing

Written by B. (Wednesday, August 29, 2001)
Copyright 2001

 

[ghaw2007]

By The Time I Get To Phoenix

Verse 1
Where’s luck when I need it the most?
Where’s a genie to grant me three wishes?
Where’s a rainbow with a pot of gold?
Where’s a rabbit’s foot that I can hold?
I know I’ve made a lot of mistakes
And I’ve been away from you for awhile
I begged you to give me a chance
But you went your own way

Verse 2
I’ve made promises I’ve never kept
I caused you to be disappointed in me
I feel so ashamed of myself
Why did I act that way to you?
Forget about turning back time
Nothing good happened in the past
I don’t even look onwards to the future
My state of mind is frozen in the present

Bridge 1
By the time I get to Phoenix
I’ll have tears falling from my eyes
My heart will sink to my feet

Bridge 2
Even if I were a bird
I wouldn’t be able to fly away from my problems
They’re with me wherever I go
They won’t disappear
But I can forget about them for awhile

Chorus
By the time I get to Phoenix
I’ll have tears falling from my eyes
My heart will sink to my feet
I’ll be drowning in a sea of regret

Written by B. (2001)
Copyright 2001

 

[ghaw2007]

River, Cross My Heart

Verse 1
I’m sick and tired of feeling that I need to care about everything
I know many people that do whatever they please
I don’t want to feel angry
I don’t want to feel sad
I don’t need an ounce of feeling that lives inside me

Verse 2
I’ve been called names
And sometimes I shrug all of them off
But some of them are like weapons
They wound me each time they’re said

Bridge
If I were a turtle
I’d crawl under my shell and remain there
Even if it was for a lifetime
I don’t want to feel angry
I don’t want to feel sad
I don’t need an ounce of feeling that lives inside me

Chorus
River, please cross my heart
Flood every corner of it
Don’t leave any spaces that can succumb to the power of feeling
I need help, so help me now
Depression is more present than it's ever been in my life
I don’t want to show any emotions

Written by B. (2001)
Copyright 2001