Story Behind The Song
Written while living in India with a band and observing a bad relationship within the band.
Song Description
Acoustic guitar, sitar and tabla rhythms create the verse arrangement sitting behind a tender, provocative vocal. There's a dynamic shift commencing with a big rock drum fill bringing in the chorus with electric guitars, bass and drums with an emotive and passionate vocal delivery. It's like the vocalist is speaking with a friend, asking her why she is persisting with staying in a bad relationship.
| Song Length |
4:06 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Rock - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Cheerless, Enraged |
Subject |
Bad Love, Dysfunctional Relations |
| Similar Artists |
Indigo Girls, Beth Orton |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Does he do all the things you like in the morning
Does he say all the things you need to hear
And distract you from all that may torment you
Would he dare?
I don't think he really hears you, I don't think he really even cares
I think he's in love with your pipe dream
Welcome reality
Are you truly blind to what you are?
Is this why you submit to his guiding star?
Does he spend your time wasting your precious hours
How could he dare?
He can see past the outlook of his eyes, visions of a long and happy life
Can you catch a glimpse of your promising years
Will you let them slip away?
Does he say I love you when he wraps his arms around you
Would he dare?
You tell me you're not crazy but why do you feel lonely when he's near
A comfort, elixir, mother, all things otherwise you'd live your life
I saw you catch a glimpse your promising years, would you let them slip away?
I saw you catch a glimpse
Have you thought about it since
Have you thought about it since