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
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