WHAT ABOUT ME
you're lonesome tonight, lookin' to be amused
so leave on your light, what've you got to lose
my funds, they are shy, two beers they won't buy
but i'll treat you right
the world that you found, where is it finding you
with no friends around, what are you gonna do
a wink and a smile, will waft you awhile
but soon let you down
you laugh, when in fact, youíre pained for the lack
of a plan to set you free
if i may suggest, it's time for the best
what about me
some guys love to fight, i am the peaceful kind
or dance through the night, flagging their big behinds
theyíll drink dusk-to-dawn, lay siege to your lawn,
and cringe come the light
while you tag along, sharing their empty world
where you donít belong, where are your senses, girl
with eyes half-aglaze, you sob through the haze,
some jerkís done you wrong
it tears at your heart, to play such a part
in their mindless vanity
but joy could resound for iím still around
what about me
i am no stranger to all the dangers
of feeling trapped in a cage of lies, sweat and rage
but still iím hoping, the door will open
to a straight and steady run on my stairway to the sun
the loves that you lost, never could i replace,
but where lies the cost, meeting me face to face
iíve served time alone, with hurts of my own
and none gone to waste
the lock on your soul is rusty and cold,
but i just might hold the key
youíve tried all the rest, itís time for the best
what about me
you are no stranger to all the dangers
of turning page after page of lies, sweat and rage
but keep on hopin', the door will open
to a straight and level run, on our highway to the sun
so hang up the phone, powder your pretty nose
and throw something on, maybe your sunday clothes
we'll watch m.t.v., make love, nine-to-three
and rave till the dawn
i'll plunk out a tune, weíll wail at the moon
and the song shall set you free
begone all the rest, it's time for the best
what about me
what about me, what about me
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c. 2002 Ryeside Music (BMI)
