My calloused finger tips Are covered with chalk. And my hippie van sticks out like a sore thumb In the faculty parking lot. I sign an autograph at night
I shouldn't tell you how good it is to see you again, old friend Situation sure got sticky But we made it though and here we are face to face again And
Tuesday morning, lounging by my front door. Early morning, never noticed them before. Neighbors laughing across the street People laughing right in front
The colors of my country The colors of a bruise With fifty stars to signify that no one's born to lose And the gifts that we are given come bestowed
Here's my open letter to the Council for the Betterment of All that is Seen and Unseen: It's been time since I have written For the things that we have
Used to think you were the best, the best around. So suave, so cool, the best around. Never gave it much thought (3X) Until the day that paper star fell
We was in the winter walking, Steaming cups in hand and talking About the things that we would do in the spring. And as that day, it seemed to glisten
Don't have much memory, but I've been there Red sun was shining, fading away. I in my laughter, you in your dismay, We reconciled, reconciled the day.
I should be happy Prime of my life Singular wild and free. Nothing out of the ordinary. But I still want to be everything, Have you every wanted to be
Take me under and make me understand. Block my lungs off and make me appreciate the air. Show me the way to touch my toes. Make it a little bit easier
I'm giving up the cigarettes I'm tired of the drinking Think I'll learn a second language Got some friends are Puerto Rican Speaking of my friends I know
Writing letters, only to keep them in my head. Chasing my mind around, building arguments. And it would be easier if you were here to defend, But I remind
Sitting on a side porch One I wish it was my own Connecting a great big yard, beautiful people and this home And I am staring at the mountain around
Never had no worries I never had no worries in my life. Said, I never found a care in the world Until I found you by my side. Now you walk in the room