All they see are the happy smiles, soft laughter, and warm eyes. In everyone there is that lonely soul that’s crying out for the attention it seeks. The want and the wanton need to be understood, to feel compassion, to be loved unconditionally. Yet, no one knows more than the mirage that is painted.
When friends and family come around
and ask me all I say is
I’m good I’m good
I’m going to be alright
When will it end…? Where will it begin. This pathless wandering… Exhaustion settles in. Eyes are heavy with regret and mourning for better yesterdays. Where does our tomorrows lead…?
Deep in side I know I can’t take any more
It’s killing me slowly
Physically mentally
There’s nothing left in me.
No pity. This mirage will stay standing. Painters, poets, artists, sculptors, song birds… please continue this image of Nirvana.
But I don’t want people to feel sorry for me
And that’s why I say
I’m good I’m good
Just continue to pretend. No one knows. No one needs to care. Say its ok.
Said I’m good I’m good
I’m going to be alright
I’m good I’m good
I’ll be alright
I’m good baby
I’ll be alright
The walls are still closing in. The voices are quiet now. Where will this take us. Hold our hands….please, someone help us.
Some times I can’t even talk
I can’t walk
City isn’t long
Somebody help me
Oh say somebody help me
… and they continue their painting of us. No one needs to know that we are still alone.
I don’t want people to feel sorry for me
That’s why I say
I’m good I’m good
I’m going to be alright
Its growing colder everyday. It gets darker every night. The sun hides more of its warmth every morning. This mirage is cracking. The power is disappearing. The painters are dying. Where is the light again…?
My friends and family that’s all I tells them but
Deep inside I’m dying baby
Oh…no…no…no
This darkness grows colder. This hole grows more endless each day. These winding paths have stopped. The paint is running dry. Singing laughter has gone silent. Warm eyes now cold with remorse. It will be ok.
I’m good I’m good
I’ll be alright
Said I’m good I’m good
I’m going to be alright…
Its empty now.
