I've been sorting through the myriad of songs/lyrics I've written down the years (although I've had a little break - it's exhausting!). I wrote this one whilst I got inspired doing so. It changed direction on me halfway through but after a little mental tussling between my two minds I decided, meh, go with it. So instead of the song being about the other person it almost becomes a song more about themselves (and their stalker-like desire towards that person). At least, that's how it came out my end. You may have a different vibe from it.
Strangely enough, when I was re-reading this (it's 2-3 weeks old now) I think I actually remembered the tune for the chorus (if not the verse). I'll have to double check if I recorded myself singing this one and if I picked up the right tune if so...
UNLIVING
VERSE
I saw the pain you tried to hide
The momentary doubt inside
That you could not contain within
And for a moment I reached out
Thinking that I could ease your doubt
But that was just wishful thinking
VERSE
You built a wall around your soul
Nobody ever found a hole
To worm their way into your heart
You'd much prefer to be alone
No one can break a heart of stone
You feel much safer as you are
CHORUS
But in the end you still have dreams
You are more human than you seem
And there's a war that's waging for your heart and soul
You can't hold back the hands of time
The present fades, the past still dies
And when you look into the mirror you must know
VERSE
This world can be so very frail
It only takes one small betrayal
And it comes crashing down on you
You'd rather play by diff'rent rules
Than end up feeling like a fool
And so you make-believe your truth
CHORUS
But in the end you still have dreams
You are more human than you seem
And there's a war that's waging for your heart and soul
You can't hold back the hands of time
The present fades, the past still dies
And when you look into the mirror you must know
EXTRA
Every dream you push away
And every scream when you awake
This is the cost of this unliving life you lead
Every door that you slam closed
Is just one more chance you've let go
To live a real life and be the one I need
I need to save your life!
CHORUS
Cos in the end you still have dreams
And you're more human than you seem
There is a war that's waging for your heart and soul
You can't hold back the hands of time
The present fades, the past still dies
And when you look into the mirror you must know
CHORUS(sung softly)
Yes in the end you still have dreams
You are more human than you seem
And there's a war I'm waging for your heart and soul
It's time to trust the hands of fate
Your future happiness awaits
And when you look into my eyes surely you know
