Flashlights

With a flashlight, I could light up the sky And donate some energy To the average guy, But I'm caught up In my own dark place, It's cold in a vacuum, But I need my space And some time to work things...

Growing up's the toughest thing you've ever done, And I know you're not a victim, but you sure do act like one, Smiling's not so hard, That disaffected person isn't really who you are, Just let it go....

Never one to compromise, You didn't believe in white lies, Kept an eye on what's right & true, I ended up in the same place, I just took a less direct way, I'm glad I found you. I'm glad I...

I was a fire in a hole, A solitary soul, Looking for a list of who's who, You were cast out for integrity, Let down by high society, I'm glad I found you. You've been chased down by rumors, Almost...

When your thoughts are troubled, And you can't find any reasons For the sad things you see, When the sum of your secrets Isn't adding up to quite the life You wanted to lead, Take a chance on me,...

Take me for granted 'Cause I'm already gone, I'm alright, I'm alright, I'm alright, I was a mirror 'Til I fell through the cracks, Take a look at me now, I'm alright, (chorus) You know I'm alright,...

She was gone too soon, Like a second-hand record By a band that you really love, And that change I thought was comin' Wasn't comin' unless somethin' Caught her like a brand she'd heard of, She was...

....I didn't know what I was missing 'Til I found you, I didn't know that I was missing anything 'Til I missed you, I was hanging around, Looking for solid moral ground, I'm glad I found you. You...

Every penny found is a friend of the earth, And every lost thought is a gem in the dirt, How brilliant. Security's a blanket that's bought & sold, But every done deal is signed in gold, And...

He's tired of distractions & meaningless noise, Tired of answering questions about the methods he employs, Tired of rebels without a cause & the man they annoy, When there's slackers...