Sometimes it feels like I'm all alone
Like last night when I couldn't use the phone
I decided that I had to get out
But where to go? My lips, they pout
I jumped with zeal into my car
And ended up in the University bar
I stood for awhile with just one drink
Non-alcoholic, in case you think
I'd be stupid enough to drink and drive
No fear, not I, I'd surely die
In the midst of it all, in this crowded room
I stood alone, like a string out of tune
As a silent witness, I cried invisible tears
For all my friends, so far yet so near
Imagine then, for a short time only
What it's like to be so lonely
To have no friends, close by to call on
No job, no prospects, no pension to fall on
No lover to hold all through the night
No kids to tuck up cosy and tight
You might realise now, where's this guy's life?
What should he do? Should he fall on the knife?
The thought crossed my mind, a long time ago
When a viral infection laid me so low
At the time I determined to put up a fight
To never give in and never lose sight
That I have a home and a mother who cares
And a world full of friends, who'll listen to my fears
I'm doing my best, for the best's all I can do
I'm trying to help, and to love all of you
So lift up your eyes, and follow my light
And dream of true love, on the deep darkest night.
Copyright (c) Duncan N. Cunningham 23/05/96