Story Behind the Song
This song was written about a misunderstood boy, who spends most of his life hiding from the world. The end of the song is left open for the audience to decide what happens to him.
Lyrics
Tommy
Tommy carried all his weight inside his head was spinning fast
& every time he tried to let it out the moment seemed to always pass
He chambered all his thoughts and smiled to everyone in view
Once in a while I'd pray for Tommy, for the boy they never knew....
One winter's day he ventured out to join the fun
Snow was falling, ice was thin, the games had just begun
The neighbor kids were sledding down to the bottom of the hill
As soon as they saw Tommy coming, everyone was still.......
Chorus
I cry sometimes for the fear in his eyes
Yes I cry sometimes…sometimes
"Don't look, don't stare, don't even care", is what he said
He'd rather slam the door and hide beneath his bed
Those little voices go away when he is fast asleep
But I can hear those monsters from his room that make him weep
Chorus
Bridge
Chasing after every second on the clock was ticking
The sand was sinking through the hour glass
There he stands in silence, reaching out for love touch the hand of this old man,
The hand of this old man, but this old man.....don't understand.
Solo, Chorus
Tommy carried all his weight inside his head was spinning fast
And every time he tried to let it out, the moment seemed to always pass.....
Words and Music By: Amy Ward
Copyright March, 2000
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