Mr. Imaginary Friend

No one’s out to blame you for missing the war
No one cares to know what you were ever good for

So stay on your side
As time turns back time
And we find a way to reach the middle

You’re no star
Mr. Imaginary Friend
A fool you are
Mr. Imaginary Friend
But don’t go far
Mr. Imaginary Friend

No one laughed when you chose the back of the bus
No one cares to know that you know more than all of us

And you’ll ring the bells
In heaven and hell
Till you find a way to reach the middle

You’re no star
Mr. Imaginary Friend
A fool you are
Mr. Imaginary Friend
But don’t go far
Mr. Imaginary Friend

What are you playing
Are you putting on a show
Where are you going
Going
Don’t go far

It’s always the best
We all detest
And to think you saved us from the middle

You’re no star
Mr. Imaginary Friend
A fool you are
Mr. Imaginary Friend
But don’t go far
Mr. Imaginary Friend






Clown Review

Down at the clown review
I was almost judged by the color of my make up
That was best described as almost blue
But much to my surprise they excused my little fake up
Now I’m home

Do do do do do do do
I’d give all of my time for you
I’d give all of my time for you
For you
For you

Down at the dawn parade
I was given gold that was not mine for the keeping
Now I’m glad to give it all away
To reclaim my bargained soul where you’ve been gently sleeping
All the while

Do do do do do do do
I’d give all of my time for you
I’d give all of my time for a little more time with you

Maybe I failed the clown review
We can all safely assume
It’s as it seems
This jester loves the queen

It may take a thousand miles
Or a million dawn parades before life is truly sacred
But the thought that always makes me smile
No matter how the world may judge my love no whit disdain’th
For you

Do do do do do do do
I’d give all of my time for you
I’d give all of my time for a little more time with you






Juniper

Hey Juniper
Have you come back to the backside
We know you well but won’t you tell me
Is Juniper here to stay

Hey Juniper
Where have you been since the last time
I’ll wish you well once you tell me
If Juniper’s here to stay

Tempting wine of changing times
Proved Juniper would not remain for long
Through the rain we cooled your pain
But life is only what it’s worth to Juniper

Hey Juniper
Still match the picture in my mind’s eye
I’d be a fool to believe that
Juniper’s here to stay

Our dream came true and passed to you
And Juniper began to turn away
Now you’re gone blind and young
‘Cause life is only what it’s worth to Juniper

Hey Juniper
No making up for the lost time
I love you still but can’t believe that
Juniper’s here to stay
I love you still but can’t believe that
Juniper’s here…to stay






Dream On

Dream on there’s power in your plan
Dream on this life is in your hands


Dream on you know this is your chance
Dream on there’s hope left for the man

Dream that one day you’ll come out a winner
‘Cause through your eyes you’ve seen it could be better

And I’ve heard you say that love is all you need
But who can love if all we do is dream

Dream on it’s time to save the world
Dream on your answer is the cure

Dream of all the things you’ll have to accept
And realize before we take the next step


Dream of all the time you’ve left to borrow
Live your life according to tomorrow

And I’ve heard you say that love is all we need
But who can love if all we do is dream

Dream on
Dream on
Dream on
Dream on






To Be (the first man on earth)


Forever
I can wait forever ‘cause it’s all I’ve known
Whoever
Twisted faith so I should be the only one
To see these things I’ve seen
And feel this need to breathe

Whatever
I can cope with not yet having found a name
I’ve wondered
But now I’m sure that I cannot control the ways
The rules change everyday
I’ve been here

I’m the first man on earth
And I don’t know where the time has gone
The first man on earth
And I’m wondering when some more will come
Who’ll understand what it’s like to be

Ambition
My ambition lies in keeping what I’ve found
Delusions
But who would know if I betray my steady ground
And build a bridge from what has been
To what’s to be

I’m the first man on earth
And I don’t know where the time has gone
The first man on earth
And I’m wondering when some more will come
Who’ll understand what it’s like to be

Day one I still can’t find the words to ask why
Day two I still don’t know who repaints the sky
Day three I feel inside I won’t be here long
Day four if I’m not right to whom am I wrong
Or is it safe to call this home after all

I’m the first man on earth
And I don’t know where the time has gone
The first man on earth
And I’m wondering when some more will come
Who’ll understand what it’s like to be





Silk From Ashes


Laugh it up
Let it be
I don’t want your sympathy
Heart of gold
Wasn’t found
Gold will only let you down

And now my time has come
So won’t you leave me hanging as you fall
And I wanted you along
But I have no time to keep on pulling
Silk from ashes

Making time
Time delayed
I’ve no time to play today
You’ll have yours
And I’ll make mine
Then we’ll see whose star will shine

And now my time has come
So won’t you leave me hanging as you fall
And I wanted you along
But I have no time to keep on pulling
Silk from ashes

And I hope it is a sign to you
When all my wildest dreams come true
‘Cause you faded ‘cause wanted to today
And I hate to turn away
But still I’m hanging on

Take a breath
Cross the line
Nothing left to leave behind
I make my silk
The finest thread
Nothing left but open road ahead

And now my time has come
So won’t you leave me hanging as you fall
And I wanted you along
But I have no time to keep on pulling
Silk from ashes






Summertime


So farewell heart song
‘Cause hello seems wrong to say
When I’m already gone
Though these days will pass
Seems this night will last all day
Till life carries on

Now that I find I’ve been wasting your time
I’m trying my best not to use you
As summertime comes to an end

When the gold is won
But the day is done would you give
All your gold for that day again
When your childhood trust
Has begun to rust can you live
With less words to say

Now that you tell me I’m losing my mind
Then maybe I’ve only confused you
As summertime comes to an end

Now I’ve given everything I have to give
And I’m living everyday I have to live
But you try to tell me I told you I’d rather be wrong
Than to try not to love you
Well you’re wrong
But I’ll still try to love you
As long as we both shall live
As long as we have time to give

Was your one last wish
For one more wish
Just to keep you alive
When they told you life
Doesn’t happen twice
Could you feel the pull of the sky

Now that I’m finally taking my time
Then maybe I won’t have to lose you
As summertime comes to an end





My House


What a day
What a day
For putting on some style
I’m okay
I’m okay
Just trying to make you smile

Yeah I’m just one more point of view
Another fool like all of you

And why should I hide behind a stupid attitude
In my house?

Down the street
Down the street
One moment at a time
What a treat
What a treat
To hear the crowds ask why

And if you’re scared that I am broken
Ask yourself just who you’re joking

And why should I hide behind a stupid attitude
In my house?

Though I’m called stranger by your law
To feel you’re welcome in my house
Is all you’ve ever wanted

So put aside contempt and wealth
Look in my eyes you’ll see yourself

And why should I hide behind a stupid attitude
In my house?






Jesus

Jesus let me make the train this time
I need something to believe
I’m much too cynical to see the light
That’s been given unto me
And you’re waiting for the day I find myself

Jesus won’t you stop the rain tonight
Or just don’t let it fall on me
This whole mess just don’t smell quite right
Tell me you can wash it clean

And maybe if I wrote some words
And asked you what they mean
I’d hear a harmony
To save the things I can’t defend
Yeah I’m waiting for the day I find myself

Jesus get me off this earth tonight
I’ve got good reason to leave
I never can tell when I’ve crossed the line
The line has left my memory

So take me and hang me on the wall
With all the other stars
Who long so much to feel
And be the things they can’t pretend
Yeah we’re waiting for the day we find ourselves

Jesus let me love my cross tonight
Let its burden comfort me
I’m the fool you kept from going blind
And you’re the only one who holds the key
And you’re waiting for the day I find myself
Yeah I’m waiting for the day I find myself
Yeah we’re waiting
We’re waiting








Melt In My Mind


So there’s a part of me
That wants to tell you everything
And part of me wants to learn your lines

Yeah I’d take your poetry
And slang over anything
Somehow your words melt in my mind

And nobody wants you ‘cause want is the first thing we’ll be delivered from
Once you’ve shown us how to need again

All the winners in the world
They’re all the same
They always get me down
But you melt in my mind
Off the page and out the door
I’m far away
You’ve nailed me to a cloud
You melt in my mind

You beat Napoleon
At chess said it was something you had to prove
You took his pawns his stilts his pride

Yeah pride’s just a fool’s defense
And you’ve learned to rely on other moves
You’re studying for the test of time

And all of your secrets are only things that we’re gonna know
When we’re on the road to common sense again

All the winners in the world
They’re all the same
They always let me down
But you melt in my mind
Off the page and out the door
I’m far away
You’ve nailed me to a cloud
You melt in my mind

Said you might leave me some food on the table if I’m
Making plans to tell the truth again


All the winners in the world
They’re all the same
They always get me down
But you melt in my mind
Off the page and out the door
I’m far away
You’ve nailed me to a cloud
You melt in my mind











































One More Song For The Road


He tires of the aftermaths and parking lots
Of living in a broken man’s town
Turned off by the party games and words unspoken
‘Cause all is lost when no one makes a sound

So what’s it gonna take
To find a life his eyes have never seen
But he knows is real

Here’s one more song for the road
One more song for the road
A chance to heal this heart of stone
Here’s one more song for the road

She feels like the ocean tide so unresolved
She’s only up till somewhat brings her down
No more can she take the day and spend her days
Accused of making other people drown

And soon her time will come
To make a wave that’s felt around the world
Just to prove she’s real

Here’s one more song for the road
One more song for the road
A chance to heal this heart of stone
Here’s one more song for the road

A song to ease the soul
A song for all the people who choose to laugh alone

Sometimes it feels like I’m the only one
Who cares to know what’s out there to be found
Maybe I’m that gentle breeze who’ll always be
The one who makes the carousel go round

So this one’s for today
This one’s for the way we make our fairy tales
And make them real

Here’s one more song for the road
One more song for the road
A chance to heal this heart of stone
Here’s one more song for the road