Apology

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I remember everything I've learned about survival I've walked with fools and kings And even read the Bible [Verse 2] There I came upon some lines Givin' me direction Gather not your gold on earth Your kingdom is in heaven [Verse 3] But I chose to live instead Inside the shell they gave me 'Til in spite of everything Good fortune came to find me [Bridge] I tried my best to run away But I could not avoid the feelin' Soon I was reelin' on my feet I made a grab at anything The earth was gone and I was on A vicious circle then [Verse 4] After I'd gone And let myself surrender I didn't want to die at all I thought I'd live forever [Verse 5] Then she gave me everything A king could never borrow But I twisted all her gifts Her wisdom was my sorrow [Verse 6] So I left her cryin' And roamed across the river The angels offered me their hands But I could not forget her [Verse 7] So I came to where she was By river, road and reason I slept beneath her window In the moonlight summer season [Bridge] But I could not go inside I heard the sound of laughter And the rustle of her hair upon his skin I made a grab at anything The earth was gone and I was on A vicious circle then [Verse 8] After I'd gone To cry down my sorrow I didn't want to live no more Nor face the bright tomorrow [Verse 9] Then I remembered everything I've learned about survival Havin' walked with fools and kings I've even read the Bible [Verse 10] And I remember all those lines Givin' me direction Gather not your gold on earth It will not pass inspection [Verse 11] And still I think when I'm alone Away from all night splendor If gold could buy one night with her I wish I had some to send her