Lyrics

BETWEEN BEFORE AND AFTER (Gold)

It’s 9 a.m.
I’m at my desk again
Killing time
Almost 59 minutes til 10

I don’t know why
I drink caffeine
It makes the day seem longer
It’s only
In my daydreams
I feel a little stronger

Wish that I could just let go
And find another way
Instead of holding on for safety
I lose myself every day

I’m ready to live
I’m ready to learn
I’m ready to believe
Got to know where else to turn

I’m ready for love
I’m ready for laughter
Here
Between before and after

At lunch I run around
Getting nothing done
I’m told to take the time I need
But be sure to be back by 1

Looking busy
Keeping my nose clean
But not smelling the flowers
Will I spend
The rest of my life
Counting down the hours

Wish that I could just let go
And find another way
Instead of holding on for safety
I lose myself every day

I’m ready for love
I’m ready for laughter…

At 3 a.m. I think of
All the things I’m not
At 4 I’m reminded of
The me that I forgot
At 5 it’s time to wake
And do it all again
Pack my lunch and paint a smile on
And pretend

CHORUS (2x)

It’s 9 a.m.
I’m at my desk again
Killing time
Almost 59 minutes til 10