He's called you stupid and he's held you down He told himself you'd always stick around There was no way you'd ever want to leave He bought you everything you could conceive He can't remember the first time he let you down He can't explain why it happens so often now He can't believe it that you're walking away He can't do anything to make you want to stay He spent so much time focused on his work He only noticed you when you became berserk He bought you pearls and he bought you gold When all you really wanted was someone to hold He can't remember the first time he let you down He can't explain why it happens so often now He can't believe it that you're walking away and he can't do anything to make you want to stay He's never been a drunk and he's never been violent But he mocked your words until you chose to be silent He can't remember the first time he let you down He can't explain why it happens so often now He can't believe it that you're walking away He can't do anything to make you want to stay

Sometimes you'll hear stories how we're clear cutting the trees and just don't get me started on what's happening to bees You'll hear guys on the radio who say it isn't real how if you have the money you can do just what you feel The world is doing fine I saw a picture from in space and everything was in its place The planet is just fine In a snapshot from the I.S.S., you can't see a single mess The world is doing fine The world is doing fine I've heard some people claim that the globe is slowly frying But it feels so cold outside so you can tell those clowns are lying The world is doing fine The world is doing fine The world is doing fine I saw a picture from in space and everything was in its place The world is doing fine A snapshot from the I.S.S. doesn't show a single mess The world is doing fine The world is doing fine The world is doing fine It's the people that are screwed

We've been apart for weeks now and i say I'm doing fine The grass is growing greener and the sun's up in the sky The weather is much warmer, and my pay is better, too but I just can't help but feeling like it's wasted without you On Mustang Road, the blacktop's made of gold The birds are always singing and it's almost never cold On Mustang Road, I always get to bed on time The kids are never under foot, and water tastes like wine On Mustang Road, there'll always be something to do but I'll never be with you on Mustang Road I left on an adventure, and you think I'm feeling great You've heard of the excitement of a new and better state There's never a dull moment, and everyone's my friend The journey's just beginning but I wish that it would end On Mustang Road, the driver's always yield The ladies are all lovely, and crickets fill the fields On Mustang Road, the stores are open late The postman smiles, the rent is low, you trust the hand of fate On Mustang Road, all jars are filled with honey, the gas is just a buck or so, and the hoboes give YOU money On Mustang Road, there'll always be something to love but you're all I'm thinking of on Mustang Road

When I was a younger man I wanted to be an older man Now that I'm an older man, I really miss that younger me People always want things to be different than they are Greener grass on the other side or a sleeker, faster car But take some time to be grateful for all the things you have Soon enough you'll find your life is really not that bad Oh-oh-oh Too many days I sat at home and I wanted to hit the road Now that I've been on the road so long and I just want to go back home Oh-oh-oh Everybody wan't some things to be better in their lives Take a glance at the looking glass and you'll find it's deep inside So spend some time being thankful that you really have so much Open up your mind and heart, who are you to judge Oh-oh-oh

Many visions build up in my mind I sit here deep in thought With dreams of things that might have been and wondering why or why not Moving on with a life well-lived when you hear that old sweet song Memories come racing back, though buried for so long Is it ever forgotten, will it ever go away? The thoughts of how things were before and the plans of yesterday. Is it ever forgotten, will it ever end? The hope that someday she'll return and love will live again. You said that we would last forever, our love would never end. I never thought you'd break my heart, or that it could ever mend. But I've moved on and so have you and our lives are good apart. So tell me why at times it seems you still control my heart. Is it ever forgotten, will it ever go away? The thoughts of how things were before and the plans of yesterday. Is it ever forgotten, will it ever end? The hope that someday she'll return and love will live again. It's over, it's over, it's time that I forgot It's over, it's over, I'll put away these thoughts It's over, it's over, it's time that I forgot It's over, it's over, I'll put away these thoughts Is it ever forgotten, will it ever go away? The thoughts of how things were before and the plans of yesterday. Is it ever forgotten, will it ever end? The hope that someday she'll return and love will live again. The hope that one day you'll return and our love will live again.

You left me here, everything ceases, picking up the broken pieces Wallowing in my own sorrow, hoping that there's no tomorrow Now you want back in, but I'm not open, months were spent wishing and hoping I needed you to ease the pain, now you can find that hope's in vain. I was there, where were you? Did everything you asked me to. You say it's true, I know you lie. You told me you wanted to try. 'Cause you don't have guts to say goodbye. You crushed me here, my mind diseases, broke into a million pieces You finally tell me you will stay. But won't you please just go away! I was ready, you weren't willing, you were laughing, you were chilling I did all you asked me to, I was here but where were you? You told me you wanted to try, you ain't got guts to say goodbye. No you got no balls to say goodbye. You told me you wanted to try.

Only once in your lifetime will the stars shine this bright Lighting trillions of other worlds while you sleep through the night Maybe once in my lifetime, I will know what to say When I'm peaceful beside you in that bed where you lie If it's only once in our lives that we feel this way, let's hope it stretches the time and lasts for all of our days. If only once in my life, one of my wishes came true, I would wish it's the one where my life's spent with you.

You've been my dearest friend since the day I was born You gave me comfort and strength and such and you helped me weather so many storms Some days I'd come home from school in tears from the cruelty so often found there (in tears found there) You always made it look so easy to still find a reason to care (so easy to find a reason to care) Watching you made me see the person I wanted to be All the hatred in the world and all the blindness could be turned away with your kind of kindness. After years came a day when you had your own daughter then your path led you away, so far away across the water (so far away across the water) Now every day I think at length of how you made my world a better place (how you made the world a better place) And I still draw upon you strength which makes every obstacle easier to face (makes everything easier to face) Watching you made me see the person I wanted to be All the hatred in the world and all the blindness could be turned away with your kind of kindness. Don't think for a second I begrudge you I'm happy that you found your own family If they learn your gentle strength They'll look forward to a beautiful destiny. Watching you made me see the person I wanted to be All the hatred in the world and all the blindness could be turned away with your kind of kindness.

The night is falling while you're lying there all alone The piper's calling, and you're too scared to pick up the phone You have your escapes but they won't put your mind at ease There's just no peace now while you're adrift on a stormy sea You're never gonna find what you're looking for in a bottle of wine or a convenience store and you're never gonna get what you want when you catch the ball if all you do is punt Life can seem so long if you live in a self-made hell I've been there myself and you can believe I know it well (oh I know it so well) But there's a way out, if you're willing to take a chance Just pick yourself up and snap out of your wretched trance You're never gonna find what you're looking for in a bottle of wine or a convenience store and you're never gonna get what you want when you catch the ball if all you do is punt I know where you are because I've been there to You just can't figure out what you're supposed to do You're never gonna find what you're looking for in a bottle of wine or a convenience store and you're never gonna get what you want when you catch the ball if all you do is punt

Sometimes it's easy to write a song and other times nothing comes along Sometimes you want to get up and move but you just can't remember where you left your shoes But who needs shoes anyhow? Just because everyone wears them now. Play some games, read some books, reflect upon all the paths you took You can go out or stay home and dream Don't worry you won't miss a thing at all. I bought a dictionary that's full of rhyme but they don't sell a book that gives more time Sometimes you feel you need to stay put and there's really nothing out there for you anyway. So just relax and have a seat. Have you had anything to eat at all? Play some games, read some books, think back on all the paths you took You can go out or stay home and dream Don't worry you won't miss a thing at all. Sometimes it's easy to pen a verse Other times all you can do is sit and curse Will anything ever go your way? Who cares now that the sun is out and it's a beautiful day. Play some games, read some books, reflect upon all the paths you took You can go out or stay home and dream Don't worry you won't miss anything Don't worry you won't miss anything Don't worry you won't miss anything

We met last year and things were great You warned me you had a lot on your plate So I guess I always knew there'd come a day when you'd pack your bags and go away Somehow I hoped you'd change your mind but I guess I never was what you wanted to find Oh tell me why you have to go now I don't know why you have to go I waited so long just to see you I don't know why you have to go Oh tell me why you have to go now I wonder why you have to go I searched my whole life just to find you I wonder why you have to go We moved along and had a lot of fun Soon I forgot how you had told me I was not the one I started to believe in destiny even though you said that we were never meant to be So long to my imagined fairytale So long to you; I see your ship is setting sail Oh tell me why you have to go now I don't know why you have to go I waited so long just to see you I don't know why you have to go Oh tell me why you have to go now I wonder why you have to go I searched my whole life just to find you I wonder why you have to go

Stupidity on the front page. God you've just gotta get away. You say you don't know which way to go You think your life's moving way too slow You've always lived in a one-horse burgh. You'll leave as soon as you get the nerve. There's nothing happening at Andy's Bar. You'd drive away if you had a car. The new stop light is on the front page. God, you've just gotta get away. There's a party at Phil's but you aren't welcome there. Why'd you and Linda have that damned affair? You'd go anyway, hell it's only life. Phil should have paid attention to his wife. There's nothing happening at Andy's Bar. Nowhere to go 'cause you got no car. Mrs. Smith's new puppies made the front page. For the love of God, you've gotta get away. You say you gotta get your ass in gear just as soon as you finish your next beer. You're getting tired of this one light town. The village closed your favorite hangout down. There's nothing happening at Cooter's Pub. And there's nothing left in this town to love. The dumbest things wind up on the front page. Anger, regret, disgust, and rage. There's a party at Phil's but you aren't welcome there. Why'd you and Linda have that damned affair? You'd go anyway, hell it's only life. Phil should have paid attention to his wife. There's nothing happening at Andy's Bar. Nowhere to go 'cause you got no car. Mrs. Smith's new puppies made the front page. For the love of God, you've gotta get away. Probably be here until you die It's hard to shake that small town pride There's nothing better anyway On second thought, I guess you'll stay There's nothing happening at Andy's Bar. Nowhere to go 'cause you got no car. Mrs. Smith's puppies made the front page. God, you've gotta get away. There's nothing happening at Andy's Bar. You can't go anyway 'cause you got no car. The new stop light is on the front page. For the love of God, you've gotta get away. The new stop light is on the front page. God, you've gotta get away.

Black, black day. Blue, blue night. They always told you stay away from the light. Now in your secret place where thoughts freely flow. Isn't the light a place where trees choose to grow? It might be a beautiful place where we can all go. It might be a beautiful place where we can all go. Having some final thoughts out by your porch swing. It was supposed to be a wonderful spring. Thinking about last fall you still had a friend. But now for you the winter will never end. But now for you the winter will never end. White, white pill. Red, red wine. A couple hours from now and you're feeling fine. The bullies and tormentors will be far away. No more crying all night and sleeping all day. There might be a beautiful place where we can all play. There might be a beautiful place where we can all play. Now time is running down; you're starting to drool. I guess you really showed those bullies at school. I hope the light has what you couldn't find here. A peace and comfort and a world without fear. A peace and comfort and a world without fear.

Only once in your lifetime will the stars shine this bright Lighting trillions of other worlds while you sleep through the night Maybe once in my lifetime, I will know what to say When I'm peaceful beside you in that bed where you lie If it's only once in our lives that we feel this way, let's hope it stretches the time and lasts for all of our days. If only once in my life, one of my wishes came true, I would wish it's the one where my life's spent with you. I hope that once in your lifetime everything will align. All the dice will roll your way, just as they're rolling mine. And that once in our lifetimes, all the fates remain kind. Weave our life strings together with the rest intertwined. If it's only once in our lives that we feel this way, let's hope it stretches the time and lasts for all of our days. If only once in my life, one of my wishes came true, I would wish it's the one where my life's spent with you. It's easy to live your life for moments. Moments of pleasure and moments of pain Why not make our moment last forever Then we'll find these feelings will never wane. If it's only once in our lives that we feel this way, let's hope it stretches the time and lasts for all of our days. If only once in my life, one of my wishes came true, I would wish it's the one where my life's spent with you.