My tongue is my own worst enemy, soft and tied up with the stuttering. Two years wasted in my shell, with no stories to tell. She knew nothing of my lonely heart. Silence ending an unlikely start. This trend took a hold of me. If then, only I could see.
I’ll travel back in time and free myself. Take chances, no regrets, be someone else. You’re not a little boy. Rejection leads to joy. Just say what’s on your mind. You’ll be just fine. Get off your rocking chair. No reason to be scared. Stand up and be a man. I know you can. This failure’s on my back.
Feel the winter’s chill and reminisce on times that just stood still. I have been left cold and down in denial. Let’s pick apart my life like I’m on trial. What is my offense? Woke up standing on the burning floor. Sober, leaving me to say no more. Her eyes shouting she's aware. If only I could stare.
I’ll travel back in time and free myself. Take chances, no regrets, be someone else. You’re not a little boy. Rejection leads to joy. Just say what’s on your mind. You’ll be just fine. Get off your rocking chair. No reason to be scared. Stand up and be a man. I know you can. This failure’s on my back.
credits
from The Modern Standard,
released June 1, 2012
Recorded and mixed by Andreas Magnusson at Planet Red; Richmond, VA.
Produced by Andreas Magnusson and These City Limits
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