Behind my shades
Well I left your world far behind
Looking at it now I could have gone blind
As I touch the scares you have given
a life with you would not be living
Yes I’ve let all my dreams fade away
Nothing is bright anymore just a dull grey
Have I lost my senses lost my touch
Living like a rabbit in a hutch
Not looking anyone in the eye
Been so long since I seen the sky
Can’t wait to get home and close the door
Find a way to soothe a heart that’s sore
Chorus
My heart beats a thousand drums
As I hide my eyes from the morning sun
Wishing there’s a better way
Than hiding behind my shades
Pretending I’ve seen better days
I’ve lost so many jobs talking back to the boss
But what does he know about loss
Been down to the rivers edge
Searching for a higher ledge
Been everywhere I never had been
Can’t tell you what I’ve seen
You’ve taken everything except my sight
Guess that’s why I prefer the night
I’m afraid to use my eyes
In case you take me by surprise
Would it shock you to find
Behind my shades hides peace of mind
Chorus
My heart beats a thousand drums
As I hide my eyes from the morning sun
Wishing there’s a better way
Than hiding behind my shades
Pretending I’ve seen better days
Copyright ©2011 Nigel Lawry
Well I left your world far behind
Looking at it now I could have gone blind
As I touch the scares you have given
a life with you would not be living
Yes I’ve let all my dreams fade away
Nothing is bright anymore just a dull grey
Have I lost my senses lost my touch
Living like a rabbit in a hutch
Not looking anyone in the eye
Been so long since I seen the sky
Can’t wait to get home and close the door
Find a way to soothe a heart that’s sore
Chorus
My heart beats a thousand drums
As I hide my eyes from the morning sun
Wishing there’s a better way
Than hiding behind my shades
Pretending I’ve seen better days
I’ve lost so many jobs talking back to the boss
But what does he know about loss
Been down to the rivers edge
Searching for a higher ledge
Been everywhere I never had been
Can’t tell you what I’ve seen
You’ve taken everything except my sight
Guess that’s why I prefer the night
I’m afraid to use my eyes
In case you take me by surprise
Would it shock you to find
Behind my shades hides peace of mind
Chorus
My heart beats a thousand drums
As I hide my eyes from the morning sun
Wishing there’s a better way
Than hiding behind my shades
Pretending I’ve seen better days
Copyright ©2011 Nigel Lawry
Work it out
You blow hot and cold
And something inside
you has taken hold
Babe your changing a little everyday
The light in your eyes has turned to grey
Is there something on your mind
That you just cant leave behind
Our love is on the line
So don’t tell me all is fine
I’ve always offered you an open door
For when you think you don’t need me anymore
All I ask is for you to explain
Why you act like a runaway train
Chorus
Why can’t we work it out
There’s no need to scream and shout
We will never be each other
But we should be there for one another
Lovers stay and lovers go
To loose you now is such a blow
From soul mates to silent friends
This was not how it was supposed to end
If you can’t talk then write it down
For without words were gonna drown
Hey babe show me a sign
I’m trying my best to hold the line
The one only you can see
To live our lives free from misery
There’s no use trying to pretend
All I’m seeing now is the end
Chorus
Why can’t we work it out
There’s no need to scream and shout
We will never be each other
But we should be there for one another
Copyright ©2011 Nigel Lawry
You blow hot and cold
And something inside
you has taken hold
Babe your changing a little everyday
The light in your eyes has turned to grey
Is there something on your mind
That you just cant leave behind
Our love is on the line
So don’t tell me all is fine
I’ve always offered you an open door
For when you think you don’t need me anymore
All I ask is for you to explain
Why you act like a runaway train
Chorus
Why can’t we work it out
There’s no need to scream and shout
We will never be each other
But we should be there for one another
Lovers stay and lovers go
To loose you now is such a blow
From soul mates to silent friends
This was not how it was supposed to end
If you can’t talk then write it down
For without words were gonna drown
Hey babe show me a sign
I’m trying my best to hold the line
The one only you can see
To live our lives free from misery
There’s no use trying to pretend
All I’m seeing now is the end
Chorus
Why can’t we work it out
There’s no need to scream and shout
We will never be each other
But we should be there for one another
Copyright ©2011 Nigel Lawry