Song Description
this is a song about the death of my dad and my frustration over watching him die
| Song Length |
3:30 |
Genre |
Rock - Progressive Rock |
| Tempo |
Fast (151 - 170) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Troubled |
Subject |
Frustration |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
SLIP AWAY
VERSE
Do you ever wonder how the sun can shine
People walk around like everything's just fine
They don't see your world tumbling down on you
He had a good life, yes all that's true
I was just a baby, not needed there
What could I contribute, but crushing depair
There was no fight left, with a heart like stone
Packed up my desperation and I went home
PRE-CHORUS
Felt so helpless
God would not hear me
Yes, I'm selfish
I want you near me
CHORUS
I should not have let you, have let you, let you SLIP AWAY
I should not have let you, have let you, let you SLIP AWAY
VERSE
In your hands you held the ticket for life's last ride
How can someone fade away right before your eyes
Are you in the middle of nowhere, are you lost and wild
Are you looking down on your last child
PRE-CHORUS
Who's still useless
Can't you help me
I can't do this
Since you left me
(REPEAT CHORUS)
BRIDGE
They say the pain will fade in time
Who the hell are they, this pain is mine
And bouncing back has been an upward climb
I'll settle for my safe, secure and solitary life
PRE-CHORUS
Feel so helpless
God, can't you hear me
Yes, I'm selfish
I want you near me
(REPEAT CHORUS 3X)
Words and Music by
Donna Cristy and Greg Niemi
(c)Tiny Lady Songs