Sometimes it really isn’t clear
Who’s the hero and the victim
You think you’ve got it all figured out
That’s the time you better get out
Cause when you think know the answer
Identified the better dancer
You could be wrong
And every time I try to understand
All the sweet things that she’s done for me
I try to place them in an envelope
And send them somewhere ‘cross the sea
To me
I thought I found my tiny dancer
Bernie Taupin’s Mona Lisa
I want to throw my arms around her
Like she’s always done for me
But I am the man who’s kind and loyal
Always there in times of need
Or am I weak?
And every time I try to understand
All the sweet things that she’s done for me
I try to place them in an envelope
And send them somewhere ‘cross the sea
To me
credits
from Older Songs,
track released June 6, 2009
Composed, performed, recorded, and mixed by Peter LaQuerre, except for the solo piano part after the second chorus, which was composed by Nick LaQuerre. Track image from openclipart.org and rejon.
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