I’ve been walking down this road too long, time keeps slippin’ away.
I’ve been kicking back my heels too long, I’ve been waiting to find my way.
Every day I seem a bit confused, a little used and somewhat diffused
Every day I draw the light from the dark trying in my way to light a spark.
I’ve been living on the edge too long, I’ve been feeling out of step.
But I’ve been thinking that the signs are strong, I’ll move along & get there yet.
Every time I wonder why I think this way, you know it’s do or die.
Every time I have to try to not deny, so I simplify.
I’ve been making it very hard for myself, spending all my time alone.
I’ve been taking it on all by myself, I’ve been sinking like a stone.
Hear the wonders of all the sounds
See the pretty girls who still astound
See the sparkle in your eye
Like sunshine on leaves in mid July
I smell the rose of your skin - Feel the things that might have been
Touch the core of what unifies - Touching you I simplify
I’ve been working in a dream too long, I’ve been working all my life.
I’ve been holding back a scream too long, I’ve been quiet all my life.
Every day I seem a bit confused, a little used and somewhat diffused
Every day I draw the light from the dark trying in my way to light a spark.
I’ve turned the corner after it’s said and done, no stopping of what’s begun.
I’ve turned the corner there’s no alibi, nothin’ to do but simplify.
simplify, simplify, simplify, simplify
credits
from I Simplify,
released December 26, 2016
Kenny Selcer - vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, drum programming, percussion
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