Stalling

Sittin’ around soaking up sunshine
Skin turning brown as I’m spending my last dime
I flew third class to these islands thinking what the hell

Salt in the air, salt in the water
Salt in my wounds as I’m wishing I had brought her
Away from that land of too much hesitation

What’s the use in looking backward
Reflecting on youth, it can grow old

I get high, wondering why
Can’t you hear me calling
Far away I’m falling
One more sun break
For forever I’m stalling (for you)

Back on the plane, running from running away
I guess I’m insane if there’s nothing that you can say
Whatever it is, it just is, I can’t help it

When you’re going for broke, you put it on credit
And now that I’ve spoke, you’ll know that I said it

Chorus

And every breath it brings a choice
Hold it in and you’ll have no voice
I try to let it go and be free

And there you are at security
With open arms and such purity
That I just don’t deserve

Chorus

John Andrew
January 2020