i say hello to a stranger
who thinks before she speaks
and only smiles as her words repeat
her retreat into silence
so i sing a song

hoping someone will sing along
but instead people just stare
scared
to say
hello (hello)

Hop off the bus
avoid fuss
as the glow of the night embraces me
i gaze at the stars
for a moment forget all my scars
for once it all seems serene

i whisper a song
hoping the clouds will sing along
and say hello to a stranger
who hangs there head, embarrassed
it's impolite to notice anothers existence

in todays society
people are obsessed with individuality
but untouched by originality
ev'ryone is mimicking television
that is mass produced by conglomerates (all for profit)

i walk into my home and cook a dish of lasagna
play guitar till my hands bleed
then drink till i forget
repeat
then hop back on the bus

where people sit in silence
lost in the sound of their headphones
trying not to look at anyone
meet eyes
afraid of being vulnerable

i say hello to a stranger
who thinks before she speaks
and only smiles as her words repeat
her retreat into silence
so i sing a song

hoping someone will sing along
but instead people just stare
scared
to say
hello (hello)

11/04/2005

Posted on 11/04/2005
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