(Shel Silverstein). . Sylvia's mother says Sylvia's busy, too busy to come to the phone. Sylvia's mother says Sylvia's tryin' to start a new life of her own.
(Shel Silverstein). . Out of all the nights I remember. Of all of the loves I recall. There are many who live in my memory. But you were the sweetest of all.
(Barber). . No explanation is needed. I'd rather hear nothing than something that hurts. My words of love go unheeded. But I had it coming 'cause I hurt you first.
Strings, there's always strings, attached to the things, we think are free to take. Lines, thin shiny lines, so very fine, but so very hard to break. Threads, just hanging threads, weaving a web that we can hardly see.
Storms never last, do they, baby. Bad times all pass with the wind. Your hand in mine stills the thunder. And you make the sun wanna shine. . You followed me down so many roads, babe.
(S. Silverstein). . I stopped 'cause there was nothing else to do. And I thought I'd stick around for just a while. But I warned you like the west wind, I was only blowin' through.
(Silverstein/Taylor). . Stagolee he's a big bad man and he's gonna do you wrong. Now they say he shot his own sweet wife 'cause she cooked his eggs too long.
Sleeping late, sleeping late. . Whenever I sleep late you know I can dream. Some of the strangest things that you've ever seen. I could never tell you the things that I do in my head.
(Shel Silverstein). . Josie it's been a long hard day. Down the road to where it's at I must have lost my way. When I got there they said I was too late.
You're looking kinda lonely girl. Would you like someone new to talk to. Ah yeah, alright. I'm feeling kinda lonely too. If you don't mind can I sit down here beside you.
I was sitting all alone. Watching people getting off with each other. They were dancing 'cross the floor. Turning movement back and forth, they were lovers.
Do you sing in the shower? Do you sing in the rain?. Mama locks me in the closet and I sing all day. . Sexy energy makes me charming when I sing. Sexy energy makes me charming when I sing.
(G. Bowen). . Women turn me on. Music turns me on. Tacos turn me on. Almost everything turns me on. . I'm talkin' 'bout my sex drive. I've got a very healthy sex drive.
(D. Malloy/E. Stevens). . Floating slowly out to sea, cast adrift and all alone. Haven't seen a lighthouse near to give me one ray of hope. And every ship that passes by never sees.
When all the pages turn to black. There is nothing left for me or you. And in the blanket of the sky. Oh you, you take me home again. . And the sun is setting on your eyes.
Just thought that you should know girl. I want to get to know you. And I just couldn't let you pass me by. No,no. Don't be alarmed. Cause I want harm ya.
He said: patience is the key to. For a change to ensue. Warm the arctic cold. And drop down. To the ground. Wait for the sound. Of the cold. . Take these words.
(Verse 1). Stone by Stone. I constructed a cathedral. Stone by stone. built it up and wrecked it down. Stone by stone. everyone is looking to wear the crown.
I have felt like a quitter. Lately I have purposely been bitter. With loneliness. . I have been cursed by procrastination. Lately I haven't met my expectations.
Take a look around, all things green and brown. They are here to stay. The people walking by, buildings built so high. They'll be gone someday. . A piercing sound so loud takes over the crowd.