Story Behind the Song
the chord progressions and melodies came first; I wanted to do something with it, so the lyrics came a day or so later. the harmony was a complete afterthought.. everything was done in my studio- errm, room.
Lyrics
walk away, say goodbye; open up your eyes
say a prayer, get on your knees and pray you still believe
all those tears on the floor, girl those are not yours
those are mine, I have cried; tears to wash aside
I see a girl outside in the pouring rain,
she's beautiful, I can't explain
but what's that in her hand
I see a girl outside as the rain comes down,
she looks at me, I don't make a sound
she's holding a watering can
watering flowers in the pouring rain
don't you stare at the sun this has just begun
I have lost all my pride, tears to turn the tide
open up inside
I see a girl outside in a tattered dress,
one look from her and I'll confess
whatever's on my mind
I see a girl outside look up at the sky
opens her mouth, I wonder why
I am going blind
I love you, I don't know your name
I see you dancing in the rain
you need this to dull the pain
you need some more just to feel sane
you know it's too late, my time is up, my chances gone, my heart has stopped
open up inside, open up inside
tend your sheep, tend them well; herd them into hell
light a fire, let it burn and hope someday you'll/they'll learn
walk away, close your eyes, open up inside
light a match, start a fire, and begin again, take down before you build
foundation laid in embers, the walls put up with guilt
you don't need to try and hide that look upon your face,
I know that you're enjoying this
open up inside...
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