This song goes somewhere on the collection with the rest I've written so far for FAWM. I'm not sure the order of the track list yet.
As a dog returns to vomit
I dove headfirst into hell
A sea of scrolling faces
That I know so very well
Anything to replace you
And the choice I couldn’t change
I’ll settle for a shadow
If I might forget your name
The answer is a problem
But it’s the only thing I want
Addiction and distraction
Down a path to self-destruct
A screen of names and faces
All trying to connect
I came for the wrong reason
To escape and not reflect
I’m drunk on possibilities
For a moment I forget
And then I see a face like yours
And it all comes rushing back
The answer is a problem
But it’s the only thing I want
Addiction and distraction
Down a path to self-destruct
I claimed a new beginning
But I’m somehow here again
Until I learn to face my pain
The cycle never ends
I’m filling a hole with a shadow
I’m filling a hole with a shadow
I left part of my soul in Colorado
I’m filling a hole with a shadow
Slow down, breathe, rewind
You’ll be okay in time
Am I too far gone to save myself?
Can I undo the damage done?
Will I make another false resolve?
Or face the things I can’t outrun?
@nancyrost Feb 2022
That main piano rhythm is compelling, as is the lyrical mood. A lot of truth in these lyrics.
@howthenightcame Feb 2022
Mate, this is excellent. Great dynamics and flow in the song - it covers a lot of ground in a short period of time, but hangs together so well.
This song reminded me of Aimee Mann (from the Magnolia OST period.) Bravo!!
Going back for a second listen...