Wish They'd Let Me Fall

On the day that I was born

the air was bitter cold

The snow erased the streets and the clouds flew low

or so I’ve been told

What was my hurry?

Did I hear some kind of call?

The angels pulled me out of the womb too soon

I wish they’d let me fall

 

We grew like the weeds

never dreaming of the day

that our cells would finally peak and our bodies sigh

then slide into decay

But back then we were fearless

No tower loomed too tall

The angels took us high and we just assumed

They’d never let us fall

 

Now the night is in my heart

And darkness fills my eyes

A ship can’t hold her course when the hurricane blows

no matter how she tries

So I turn toward the music

that I hear behind these walls

Do angels clear my path when my eyes can’t see?

I wish they’d let me fall   

 

Behold

Behold

These walls have grown so thin

Not sure what universe I’m in

But this old gravity’s the same as it’s ever been

Not sure what universe I’m in

Sometime my heart beats so fast

Next breath might be my last

Don’t say you’ve never been afraid that the the best times are past

Sometimes your heart beats so fast

I dream of moonless streets

Night air that tastes so sweet

My friends are playing songs that I can’t repeat

beyond these moonless streets

I don’t know what you heard

I’m not a plane, I’m not  a bird

Just trying to have a little fun in this mean old world

I don’t know what you heard

The air is getting cold

Behold, behold, behold

I’ll name you one thing that’s worse than getting old

Behold, behold, behold

Behold, behold, behold....

Happens All the Time (Live)

Many many thanks to my dear longtime friend Pat Moran Ronaldson for the videography. This was the first performance of ours I've seen in like six years, and I'm pleasantly surprised how closely I resemble a working musician.