Far and Away

Once I lived in a wishing well
Hid my head in the sand, my soul in a jar
When I met you my wishes fell
One by one they were answered by you my star
   Now that you left me I’m

Far and away
   The loneliest I’ve ever been was today
And every day after you threw me away
   I’m nothing without you I’m done done done

Once I lived in a waiting room
Hoped a doctor would dash in and call out my name
You arrived and unlocked my tomb
You let in the daylight to cure my shame
   Now I’m back just the same

Far and away
   The loneliest I’ve ever been was today
And every day after you threw me away
   I’m nothing without you I’m done done done

You left your watch by the coffee pot
   I watch the hands go around
I know it’s not a lot
   But that time is all I’ve got
      Keeping me from falling to the ground

Once I died and I went to hell
So familiar I knew I’d been there before
But this time you won’t ring my bell
I’m alone you won’t sweep up my shatters
   And tell me I matter I’m

Far and away
   The loneliest I’ve ever been was today
And every day after you threw me away
   I’m nothing without you I’m done done done


© 2005 Billie Burke Estate