About the almost?s and the should?ves
The could?ves and the can?ts
The moments you wish you picked
With your heart and not your head
I?ll do my best to tell you
Sing it simply and explain
How it?s extra to light the candles
But no charge for the rain
We found the boy inside the boat
The week rita left the band
Richard left the party
Took freedom by the hand
We learned the louder they yell,
The less likely they understand,
So please be gentle with them,
Be gentle with yourself.
Hold me a seat i?ll be there soon
I?ve starved the heart
Gave the head too much room
We do our best to number,
Make up stories to explain
It?s always extra to light the candle
No charge for the rain
The sandwich board bullies jeered
As henry left the stage.
I find their convictions curious
From this side of the cage.
Did the universe reveal herself?
Did she make herself known?
Were you too busy? too important?
To look up from the phone?
Hold me a seat i?ll be there soon
I?ve starved the heart
Gave the head too much room
We do our best to number,
Make up stories to explain
It?s always extra to light the candle
No charge for the rain
In the terminal he reflected,
All defenses laid down
Figured a week at mayo
Would lighten the crown.
Craving offered comfort,
Held tight his hand
She?s dangerous in her friendship
Because she understands.
Best to know her better,
Put your head inside her mouth
Making friends with your monsters
Is what sorts them out.
We do our best to number,
Make up stories to explain
It?s always extra to light the candle
No charge for the rain
It?s dark in here i?m wondering
Are these people leaning or in love?
And do we even know
Which it is until it?s gone?
The condition is fragile, be careful going in
The future?s uncertain, enjoy everything
Hold me a seat i?ll be there soon
I?ve starved the heart
Gave the head too much room
We do our best to number,
Make up stories to explain
It?s always extra to light the candle
No charge for the rain