I can stand
Looking handsome tall and brave
Suited up and not afraid
To drink tons and make mistakes
When I stumble on inside
I was pleasantly surprised
By your soft and now closed eyes
You’re asleep by my bedside
You know I would never lie
About these parties when I’m out with these guys
Still – Don’t you think it’s a little bit absurd?
I’m on tables, vision blurred
Dancing to a song I heard
That unsubtly implies
We should all take drugs then die
I’m sure pleasantly surprised
We’re alive after these nights
But the hangover arrives
And we’re forced to pay the price
From these social nights with strangers!
My life here is in danger!
I wish you’d whisk me away
From this fortune and this fame and these guys
Don’t you worry about the summer
I’ll take small steps, town by town
Singing songs so mild and tender
No more bartenders
Tables stained by pitchers
Or clothes piled in the dresser
I won’t leave you behind!
Here I stand looking handsome tall and brave
One last chance to prove my ways!
These wolves howl when the full moon rises
It pleasantly surprises
Your prey puts on disguises
You’re buried in devices
To tranquilize your pain!
I think this was in my dream
Except I’m not this asleep
And the girls are fully clothed
Except not for long let’s hope
I think you were in my dream
Salmon fishing by the sea
Except now you’re wearing clothes
In my dream you said you don’t
I heard I was in your dream!
Sailing sailboats on the sea
Surfing on the waves on boats
You’re just dreaming I suppose
I was pleasantly surprised
To wake up and see those eyes
Not too sure if we’re at home
You’re not dreaming we’re alone
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