ghaw2007

I Quit

Verse 1
I'll take time off from writing
And I won't read as much
I won't have to think as hard
Because things will be simpler
I'm not looking for an easy way out
I'm just expanding my horizons
I know that I can do better than this
All I have to do is try

Verse 2
This is a decision that I'm comfortable with
I have thought it through
I didn't go rushing into it
Its time for me to relax
I haven't sat down in such a long time
I'm running out of breath everyday
Because I'm never standing still

Verse 3
I'm entering a new phase in my life today
I must admit that I'm scared
But that's the price you pay
Nothing or no one is going to hold me back
I know there's opportunities out there
I really owe this to myself

Bridge 1
So I quit!
Tell the boss I won't be coming back
I gave my two weeks notice
I'm leaving everything behind
I've gained experience
I've worked from nine to nine
I'm out of energy
My health is decreasing
I've done what I came to do
And I gave it my all
If the telephone rings I won't be answering the call

Bridge 2
Because I quit
Tell the boss I won't be coming back

Chorus
So I quit!
Tell the boss I won't be coming back
I gave my two weeks notice

Written by B. (Monday, January 15, 2001)
Copyright 2001

ghaw2007

The Closer You Get

Verse 1
I am beginning to realize that you have cast some kind of spell over me
Every single time you approach me I don't know what to do
I'm scared that I'll do something foolish

Bridge 1
It seems to me that you've been dropping hints
Only for me to stumble upon
At first I thought it was all in my head
And just your way of being friendly

Verse 2
I just don't know what to expect
You could be doing something without me knowing about it
You could really help me out by giving signals to me
Letting me know that you are about to come my way

Bridge 2
I know that I'm not overreacting
Your presence is becoming more and more stressful
I need to take a couple of steps back
If not, I will surely lose my cool

Verse 3
Is this an infatuation that you have for me
Or is this the real deal?
From now on I will keep my guard up
So I can remain focused on all my surroundings

Bridge 3
I always feel the need to pull away
Whenever you give your hand for me to shake
I sense that you know something is wrong
I just can't handle the fact that you've interested in me

Chorus
The closer you get, my heart beats faster
And my palms begin to sweat
The closer you get, my mind starts to spin
And when we speak, my words are slurred

Written by B. (Friday, January 12, 2001)
Copyright 2001

ghaw2007

With Secrets To Keep

Verse 1
I cannot stay here
Because there's no space to breathe
You keep asking questions I won't answer
Why won't you give it a rest?
You never respect my wishes
My personal life is none of your business

Verse 2
I feel much safer
And for that I have less worries
I have protection that gets me through each day
I try to stay focused
I don't want anything to erupt
But sometimes I'm afraid I draw too much attention

Bridge
I'm taking a risk
There's a chance that I'll get trapped
I'm just living the way that I feel is best
I'll stay a step ahead
That's the choice I've made
I'm more confident than before

Chorus
I will do what I have to do
I will say what I need to say
There's no way for me to be real
With secrets to keep
But I'm still alive
I use them because they shield me
Without them I know that I would be exposed
To prevent myself from being knocked down
I'll be more stable with secrets to keep

Written by B. (Thursday, January 18, 2001)
Copyright 2001

ghaw2007

To Get To You

Verse 1
Sometimes I feel that I will be lost without you
That's why I always dread the thought of you leaving me
Is this a game that you and I have been unconsciously playing?
Being inconsiderate of the others' feelings
While we score points based on the impact it creates

Verse 2
Do you ever feel that you will be lost without me?
Do you think that you will be trapped
And not know when to ask for help?
I know that I am to blame for putting al those tears in your eyes
Some say that forgiveness is the key
To solving most of the problems one might face

Verse 3
Sometimes you and I feel helpless even when we're together
It might sound strange
But it's absolutely true
We really don't accomplish anything at all
I think it's too early to throw the towel in
But I'm not sure if working things out will be worthwhile for us in the end

Chorus 1
Tell me what I should do
So I can get to you
I do not like the fact that we're falling apart
Now's the time to take serious action
And try to mend the broken pieces
I said I'd be there till the end
That's my promise to you
I have no intentions of changing my mind
As I stand before you today
I will swear to do the best that I can

Chorus 2
I'll tell you what to do
So you can get to me
You said you don't like the fact that we're falling apart
Now's the time to turn things around
And try to build a relationship
You said that you'd be there for me
That was the promise you made
Tell me if you're going to change your mind
As you stand before me today
Swear to me that you'll do the best that you can

Written by B. (Wednesday, January 10, 2001)
Copyright 2001

ghaw2007

I Miss You, I Miss You

Verse 1
You haven't the slightest clue as to what is going on
But I won't hold it against you
Because you're not here
I think I'm losing my mind
And I need reassurance that you will be with me soon
I can't take it anymore

Verse 2
I wish that I could tell you how I truly feel
Maybe you'd catch the next train home
And run into my arms again
I just hope that you are safe
Because I don't know what I would really do
If I ever found out I lost you

Bridge
The day that you arrive will be the day I have been waiting for
I do not know if I could hold on forever

Chorus 1
I miss you, I miss you
You've been gone for such a very long time
Loneliness hurts
I miss you, I miss you
Waiting only makes things harder for me
But what else can I do?
Please return to me

Chorus 2
I miss you, I miss you
I want to see your face again
Nothing will break me off from you
Nobody will
I'll try to be strong
I'll be dreaming of you

Written by B. (Friday, January 19, 2001)
Copyright 2001

ghaw2007

We Can't Be Stopped

Verse 1
We're gonna throw you to the ground
We're gonna poke you with needles
We're gonna insult you
We're gonna slap you around

Bridge 1
We're gonna scratch your skin
Your wounds will be exposed
Then we'll pour boiling water all over you

Verse 2
We're gonna kick you in the ribs
We're gonna pinch you all over
We're gonna hit you on the head
We're gonna pull your hairs out

Bridge 2
We're gonna peel your skin off
You'll be exposed to infections
Then we'll leave you all alone to suffer

Verse 3
We're gonna mess with your mind
We will deceive and confuse you
We will decide your fate
We're gonna burn your skin
Because we are unstoppable
Because we are invincible
Because we are all powerful

Chorus 1
We're gonna inflict pain on you
And there is nothing that you can do
To prevent the abuse you'll endure
Because we're all powerful

Chorus 2
We're gonna inflict pain on you
And there is nothing that you can do
To prevent us from torturing you
Because we're all powerful

Chorus 3
We're gonna inflict pain on you
And there is nothing that you can do
To prevent the abuse you'll endure
To prevent us from torturing you

Written by B. (Thursday, October 31, 2002)
Copyright 2002

ghaw2007

Different Cars And Trains

Verse 1
You and I have been travelling
On different cars and different trains
I see your face starring back at me
The look in your eyes says
That you no longer love me
We have drifted apart
We are living separate lives
I don't have the strength to break up with you

Verse 2
You are a roller-coaster ride
Every time I'm with you I wear a seatbelt
Sometimes you race by me faster than a speeding train
If I knew how to slow you down
I would have done it a long time ago
We have drifted apart
We are in separate worlds
I don't have the strength to let you go

Bridge
The road that I'm on leads me further away
From the life I want
I'm not sure if I'll ever be free from you

Chorus
When I turn left
You instantly go right
When I am up
You suddenly drop down
I have tried to meet you wherever you are
But you go places that I'm unfamiliar with

Written by B. (Tuesday, April 27, 2004)
Copyright 2004

ghaw2007

Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers

Verse 1
It was a blind date but he was very comfortable
He wasn't nervous; he didn't break out in a sweat
He felt like he was a lucky man
His date showed up right on time
Sparks flew immediately
Their chemistry was bouncing off the Richter scale

Verse 2
When he took her home, she invited him in
They only had one thing on their minds
And they did not waste any time
She unbuttoned his shirt
He took her shoes off
Then carried her to the bedroom
They made love passionately
Kissed each other goodnight
The next day, he didn't call her

Bridge
He has been avoiding her since that night
And she doesn't know why
She thinks that she is to blame
And only he can take away her heartache

Chorus
Sad songs for dirty lovers
Are being played on the radio
The whole show is dedicated to their sorrow
They did many bad things
Their hearts have been broken
Not they're home alone with no place to go

Written by B. (Tuesday, April 27, 2004)
Copyright 2004

ghaw2007

Divided We Stand

Verse 1
I always thought our relationship
Was built on a strong foundation
A foundation that consisted of openness and love
That was certainly an inaccurate description of it
I was blind to see what was really going on

Verse 2
Bitterness is the underlying feeling I have
Anger is what I express to you when I'm pissed off
Conversations we have always involve raised voices
Sometimes I would slam the door as I leave the room

Verse 3
We compromise one percent of the time
The other ninety-nine percent we don't see eye to eye
There are many times when I hurt you intentionally
I want to get back at you
I want you to feel the pain I'm feeling

Chorus
Divided we stand
There are many miles between us
The space continues to grow
We have ran out of solutions
You are a stranger to me now
I used to know who you were
We used to be together as one

Written by B. (Tuesday, April 27, 2004)
Copyright 2004

ghaw2007

Mouthful of Love

Verse 1
I remember the days when my body was empty
It was like a broken down refrigerator
Anything places inside of it would become rotten
I was losing a lot of weight
As a result, I was getting weaker
Getting out of bed was such a struggle
From time to time, I would collapse from dehydration
Since you met me and came into my life
I have been gaining strength
Looking back at myself, I cannot believe that I lived that way

Verse 2
Your generosity is like breakfast
It provides me with energy
I am able to share with others
And because of that, I realize that many people were just like me
What they needed was a home cooked meal
Whatever they ate was not good enough
And if no one showed that they cared
They would feel more alone

Bridge
Your compassion is like dinner
It gives me a sense of belonging
I am able to provide empathy
I am able to be more understanding
All the love that you have shown to me
Fuels me up with the desire to live every day
You saved my life, I'm thanking you for that
I will use what I learned to save someone else

Chorus
I am chewing on a mouthful of love
It's the best kind I've ever tasted
I was starving for affection
You have satisfied my hunger
I am chewing on a mouthful of love
I never knew it could be this fulfilling
My stomach was always growling
It no longer does because you fed me

Written by B. (Tuesday, April 27, 2004)
Copyright 2004