Alkatraz

Story Behind The Song

I have had some love relationships where I was too afraid to speak my true feelings; and so in the end the other party went on their way, never knowing what I truly felt. I was too afraid to really open up and let them in. The price I paid was ... being alone, again. So much to learn.

Song Description

I have had some love relationships where I was too afraid to speak my true feelings; and so in the end the other party went on their way, never knowing what I truly felt. I was too afraid to really open up and let them in. The price I paid was ... being alone, again. So much to learn.

Song Length 4:08 Genre Pop - Alternative, Rock - General
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Heartbreaking, Poignant Subject Lover, Loneliness
Similar Artists Elton John, Bruce Springsteen Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Alkatraz
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i'm on the border
i'm crossing over
i finally made it
my running's over

"i'm taking my memories"
that's what i told her
and you can't get them away from me
i bought and sold her

but i'm in Alkatraz
who am i fooling?
i can no longer let go
'cause i need some schooling

she was the best thing i ever had
and i let her go
all for ... Alkatraz... Alkatraz

well we had a good thing
but i let it go
she told me she loved me
i told her "i don't know"
well that was a lie
i told her i loved her
a million times ... in my mind
just in my mind

she's on the open road now
and i'm still here
she'll find the love she needs
this much is clear

i've got some things to learn
i'm still locked up tight
you're not getting under my skin
without a fight

so i'm in Alkatraz
the prison is my mind
it's like Alkatraz
no one gets out alive
from Alkatraz
my home away from home

i thought i'd escape
but there's an undertow
there's a stranger inside of me
i still don't know
and until we meet and cross that water
I'm still in
Alkatraz

Lyrics Roy Estel Hughes Music Roy Estel Hughes
Producer Roy Estel Hughes Publisher Roy Estel Hughes
Performance Roy Estel Hughes Label Roy Estel Hughes
This track is on 2 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Ionut Mirel Udrea My Favourites Songs 4/18/2016
Ionut Mirel Udrea Best Pop Alternative Songs 4/18/2016

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