I know how you took your coffee And I know you never drank tea I know you liked to read the sports page In front of the TV And I know you loved me I know that you worked harder than anyone I’d seen Show up on time, finish the job Nothin’ in this life comes free And I know you loved me I wish you could have seen what I saw The strong, the brave and the kind I wish I knew what I know now Oh I wish I could have seen the signs I’d know that smile anywhere You charmed everyone you met But I know underneath that smile Was something more complex And I know you loved me You built some walls I could never break through Even though I tried You held your past so close Underneath those layers of pride And I know you loved me I wish you could have seen what I saw The strong, the brave and the kind I wish I knew what I know now Oh I wish I could have saved your life I know how you took your coffee And I know you never drank tea I know you liked to read the sports page In front of the TV And I know you loved me And I know you loved me
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Family pictures in the driveway, someone’s eyes closed every time Kids hangin’ on the front yard fence, bikes leanin’ on their sides Hide n’ Seek in the backyard, Kick the Can at dark Hittin’ balls against the garage door, Well that’s gonna leave a mark uh hu.. uh hu Framed portraits line the hallway, awkward poses from each grade Old cat sleepin’ in a sunny spot on the blanket Grandma made Come in through the mud room, watch the hole in the screen door Shoes piled in the corner on the faux brick vinyl floor…. Uh hu.. uh hu My exterior’s been kept up ‘bout as good as it can be Got my share of wear and tear and it ain’t hard to see Seen a lot of changes … got earned LONGEVITY And I’m still standin’…. BUILT IN THE 70S TV in the basement, bean bags on the floor Carpet in a shade of green that you can’t get no more August supper on the back porch, way too hot to eat Past 7 and its still light out, the crickets’ song so sweet uh hu..uh hu My exterior’s been kept up ‘bout as good as it can be Got my share of wear and tear and it ain’t hard to see Seen a lot of changes … got earned LONGEVITY And I’m still standin’…. BUILT IN THE 70S Stood tall when snow piled 6 feet high, kept cool under the trees Hunkered down in howlin’ winds Breathed in the sweet warm air of a summertime breeze One bathroom in the upstairs hall, you're gonna have to wait your turn The window sills are all scratched up,that dog will never learn Rush out through the front door, catch the school bus driving past Pencil marks on the kitchen wall, kids growin’ up too fast uh hu.. uh hu My exterior’s been kept up ‘bout as good as it can be Got my share of wear and tear and it ain’t hard to see Seen a lot of changes … got earned LONGEVITY And I’m still standin’…. BUILT IN THE 70S I’m still standing’... BUILT IN THE 70S Yeah, I’m still standin’ … BUILT IN THE 70S
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The wind is still and the sky is clear Last night’s storm is gone The snow that fell is still untouched And glistens in the sun Both hands wrap ‘round my coffee mug I watch the steam rise up and dance For a moment I am lost and then I remember your circumstance I don’t know what to say I don’t know what to do But I will be right here In this quiet with you Your eyes are open but they search I smile and squeeze your hand You close your eyes again… I wonder Do you understand? I cry for what is gone for good Knowing nothing will ever be the same I’m holding on to some kind of hope That I can’t seem to name I don’t know what to say I don’t know what to do But I will be right here In this quiet with you I’m calling out- can you hear me? I’m calling out- can you hear me now? I’m calling out- I thought we would have just a little more time It’s calm but not inside my head Too many thoughts to tend I’m not ready to look back on yesterdays Not ready for the end I don’t know what to say I don’t know what to do But I will be right here In this quiet with you In this quiet with you In this quiet with you
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I walked down the street where we walked last summer. Where you took my hand and we strolled side by side The shadows of the leaves decorated the ground below us… Under a pale blue sky… You looked me and told me you were leavin’ Said you had no choice and that you had to go I just sighed and looked down at the pavement I didn’t want to know… Take all the time you need I hear them say But lately it feels like time’s taking me And I’m just along for the ride How will I know when I’m through this pain? Will I wake up one day and feel whole again? Will a timer go off and I’ll know this hurting is through? Oh but all the time I need, will never bring back last summer with you I drove by the house where you stayed last summer I knew you were gone, but I went there anyway I guess I wanted to see that old oak tree And the front porch steps where we sat together those days The pictures in my mind are starting to blur Like the view out my window in a driving rain Oh I’m trying hard to keep you close, But with each day I feel you slipping away Take all the time you need I hear them say But lately it feels like time’s taking me And I’m just along for the ride How will I know when I’m through this pain? Will I wake up one day and feel whole again? Will a timer go off and I’ll know this hurting is through? Oh but all the time I need, will never bring back last summer with you Oh but all the time I need… will never bring back……. that last summer with you…
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Sitting by the window, cup of coffee in my hand Just sippin’ on some quiet and still Before the kids wake up and the day starts rollin’ Like a freight train running down a hill Squinting at the light with tired eyes, The days are long and the years sure do fly by But tell me now is there still time to dream? When the moon’s hanging low and the sky is in between The dark of the night and the light of the dawn When the sparkle of the city lights is almost gone Sittin’ on the back steps sippin’ on tea Just takin’ in some quiet and still Well the day rolled past and the day rolled fast Like that freight train runnin’ down a hill Breathin’ in the sting of the cold night air, Time won’t slow down, no matter if it don’t seem fair But tell me now is there still time to dream? When the work day is done and the kitchen’s finally clean When the dog’s been fed and the kids are in bed When I lay my head down ‘for I do it again A dream doesn’t have to be so far away Even when you’re shooting for the moon Don’t forget about the here and now, the day to day ‘For you know the day to day will be gone too soon So tell me now is there still time to dream? When the moon’s hanging low and the sky is in between The dark of the night and the light of the dawn When the sparkle of the city lights is almost gone Tell me now is there still time to dream.. hmmm When the sparkle of the city lights is almost gone
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Pickin’ up coffee “How you doin’ today?” Acquaintance on the street “How you been?” Practiced smiles and breezy words I’m gettin’ by, but it still hurts Since you left, I’ve been weighted down Like I’m under water and I just might drown Like I’m carrying around a heavy load That breaks my back but I can’t let go Tears are lurking behind my eyes Tears are lurking but I don’t want to cry Too much to do, and people to see And I don’t want to show that part of me Tears are lurking, they follow me Everywhere I go, I’m never free Since you left, there’s a hole inside of me There’s a hole inside that no one else can see A face in a crowd up ahead of me Half a second and I’m stopped in my tracks I choke on my breath and my heart beats fast But I know it's not you, and the moment moves past Since you left, I’ve been weighted down Like I’m under water and I just might drown Like I’m carrying around a heavy load That breaks my back but I can’t let go Tears are lurking in the back of my eyes Tears are lurking, but I don’t want to cry Too much to do, and people to see And I don’t want to show that part of me Tears are lurking, they follow me Everywhere I go, I’m never free Since you left there’s a hole inside of me There’s a hole inside that no one else can see I’m just waiting ‘till I’m alone so I can cry But since you left that day, These tears have moved right in like they’re gonna stay
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When I love you does it mean that I will give you every piece of me, Or, should I hide a little bit away? In case I need to find that part of me again someday When I love you, does it mean that you will need me like you did before, Will I always be the one to hold your hand? If you reach past me someday, I guess I’ll try to understand The air is clear up here The city lights they shine I’ll show you everything I know but You were meant to fly I’ll show you everything but I know You… were meant to fly When I love you will you promise that you’ll follow your own voice And listen closely when there’s so much noise around? ‘Cuz sometimes the truest words in life make hardly any sound When I love you I will share your joy, I’ll feel your pain, I’ll cry your tears But I know that I cannot control it all I’m gonna need to find a way to let you go and let you fall The air is clear up here The city lights they shine I’ll show you everything I know but You were meant to fly I’ll show you everything but I know You… were meant to fly When I love you does it mean that I will give you every piece of me Or, should I hide a little bit away? In case I need to find that part of me again someday
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You come in hot like a whirling dervish You get so crazy you make me nervous Takin’ out everything that’s in your way I know that you don’t mean no harm And I’m not tryin’ to sound alarming But honey your ways are gonna catch up to you someday Cuz you’re a wrecking ball, you’re a wrecking ball You come out swingin’, watchin’ everything around you fall Wrecking ball, you’re a wrecking ball But I can’t stay away, cuz you’re my wrecking ball You want me to yourself that’s sweet But I can't handle your jealousy The way you act just tears me up inside I know you got a soft side too, Or I would never stay with you But I know that you won’t change no matter how I try Cuz you’re a wrecking ball, you’re a wrecking ball You come out swingin’, watchin’ everything around you fall Wrecking ball, you’re a wrecking ball But I can’t give you up, cuz you’re my wrecking ball Which way you’ll go I’ll never know Should I meet you halfway or let you go? I’m just tryin’ to keep the peace when you’re around You go way off the deep end, then You come back to me and I try again But I’m waitin’ for the other shoe to hit the ground When you’re sleeping here at night, I listen to you breath So calm and peaceful here with me I almost can't believe That you’re a wrecking ball, you're a wrecking ball You come out swingin’ watching everything around you fall Wrecking ball, you’re a wrecking ball But I can't stay away cuz you’re my wrecking ball I can’t stay away cuz you’re my wrecking ball But I can’t stay away cuz you’re my wrecking ball
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