The Stage
from Arms Around a Ghost by Nathan Reich
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lyrics
I could tell you've been living in hell
Take my hand I know my way around
This here is my best I sleep under my desk
And when I dream I dream I'm someone else
Now I'm standing on a stage
I play the part ok with my cold steady hands
The crowd is watching my face
I always make mistakes
I'm sorry dear
I've been afraid all my life and now it's clear
It's time to turn off all the lights though I'm scared
Can't you see?
The show's been killing me
But I can choose when I want to leave
This is not what I wanted
Hopelessly haunted by your face
It's everywhere I turn
I see you under the streetlights
Holding onto the cold night
And where you've been is no longer my concern
And now the world is in a frame
And I'm standing far away
I can't help you anymore
The letter never made it home
I don't do so well alone
To the ones I really love
I'm sorry dear
I've been afraid all my life and now it's clear
It's time to turn off all the lights though I'm scared
Can't you see?
The show's been killing me
But I can choose when I want to leave
When I want to leave
When I want to leave
And I want to leave
Take my hand I know my way around
This here is my best I sleep under my desk
And when I dream I dream I'm someone else
Now I'm standing on a stage
I play the part ok with my cold steady hands
The crowd is watching my face
I always make mistakes
I'm sorry dear
I've been afraid all my life and now it's clear
It's time to turn off all the lights though I'm scared
Can't you see?
The show's been killing me
But I can choose when I want to leave
This is not what I wanted
Hopelessly haunted by your face
It's everywhere I turn
I see you under the streetlights
Holding onto the cold night
And where you've been is no longer my concern
And now the world is in a frame
And I'm standing far away
I can't help you anymore
The letter never made it home
I don't do so well alone
To the ones I really love
I'm sorry dear
I've been afraid all my life and now it's clear
It's time to turn off all the lights though I'm scared
Can't you see?
The show's been killing me
But I can choose when I want to leave
When I want to leave
When I want to leave
And I want to leave
credits
from Arms Around a Ghost,
released August 1, 2009
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Nathan Reich Nashville, Tennessee
"In addition to being a technically brilliant guitarist, Nathan's lyrics put you in a specific place and mindset - it usually has something to do with heartbreak, late nights, and waking up the next day in some new city." - Flavorpill
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