The House Under the Hill

Lyrics

Well, I'm the same kid I was Out in the schoolyard Hallowed my pockets with sticks From the parking lot Alone Though I walked alone I was sure there was somebody There on my shoulder, quietly guiding me Home I counted to 1000, 2000, and even Math games and nicknames for friends That I rarely made But years roll along, along so graciously And so gracefully we age into infinity On There is a house under a hill With no windows, with no doors And everything I've ever lost is there Between the boards and beams Oh, old friendships Old virginity A younger little ghost of me Together, they are celebrating All the time they've gained: "Tonight, again, we celebrate Another tiny gain!" Alone, I am nameless I'm fearless and faceless I see just my knees And two hands held in front of me Mine for this lifetime So kindly I'll treat them My blood pumps My lungs bellow So I will let them be Ah...