CARNIVAL

I threw myself in the parade
The hootchy-kootchies and the games
Made sure no one could tell
I was feeling all this pain
I took the march and all the rest
Kept on drifting in the shade
Lying on the macadam

I felt my knees fall to the ground
Raised my arms up in the air
Look as far as i can, as we can we all share
The grace left behind, and if life is a dread
Better days will rise, again

Absence, my beloved, tripped into the light
Took me for a dance, leaned into my arms
Wherever i may go
And whatever i may say
You’re on my side, don’t know why…

I felt my knees fall to the ground
Raised my arms up in the air
Look as far as i can, as we can we all share
The grace left behind, and if life is a dread
Better days will rise, again

I threw myself in the parade
The hootchy-kootchies and the games
Made sure no one could tell
I was feeling all this pain
I took the march and all the rest
Kept on drifting in the shade
Lying on the macadam

And if life is a dread
Better days will rise
Better days will rise
Again…