its amazing how far music can come.. 24 years after it released and its one of the most heartfelt songs ive heard
So the truth is this, that I just don’t get it
I roll and list like a boat in weather
So who exists and who is legend?
Well, you think you got it sussed
But then you’re lost
‘Cos the truth looks better
So catch me in your summer tide
Show me I’ll get through
Until I’ve reached the other side
All that I can do is roll and list
So touch my heart the way you promised
And wash my scars with a soap and pumice
So who am I to say who’s honest?
Well you think you know the score
But then you’re sure
That you can’t count on it
So catch me in your summer tide
Show me I’ll get through
Until I’ve reached the other side
All that I can do is roll and list
So start me up and shut me down
I’m waiting on my
Fairy tale, my silver crown
I’m keeping a watch for
Angels on the afterbrow
And shots across the bow, shots across the bow
So catch me in your summer tide
Show me I’ll get through
Until I’ve reached the other side
All that I can do is roll and list
Well, you think you got it sussed
But then you’re lost
‘Cos the truth looks better
Well, you think you know the score
But then you’re sure
That you can’t count on it
So the truth is this, that I just don’t get it
I roll and list like a boat in weather
So who exists and who is legend?
Well, you think you got it sussed
But then you’re lost
‘Cos the truth looks better
So catch me in your summer tide
Show me I’ll get through
Until I’ve reached the other side
All that I can do is roll and list
So touch my heart the way you promised
And wash my scars with a soap and pumice
So who am I to say who’s honest?
Well you think you know the score
But then you’re sure
That you can’t count on it
So catch me in your summer tide
Show me I’ll get through
Until I’ve reached the other side
All that I can do is roll and list
So start me up and shut me down
I’m waiting on my
Fairy tale, my silver crown
I’m keeping a watch for
Angels on the afterbrow
And shots across the bow, shots across the bow
So catch me in your summer tide
Show me I’ll get through
Until I’ve reached the other side
All that I can do is roll and list
Well, you think you got it sussed
But then you’re lost
‘Cos the truth looks better
Well, you think you know the score
But then you’re sure
That you can’t count on it
So the truth is this, that I just don’t get it
Lyrics submitted by Octavarium64
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