Philosopher

Philosopher
There’s an angry fire burning bright
Fifty miles away from here
And my arms they’ll still be reaching out
When my mind’s holding me back
When the stores are closed and my daywork is done
I go on my nightshift as the philosopher
You’ll be standing on my lunges again
With the weight of your big heart
(I wish I didn’t know you so well)
One more book to put up on my shelf
(can’t help but looking back)
Truth or stories who could ever tell
When you locked the door for the last time
And you waved our neighbors goodbye
Did you know that I was writing a book
About the details of your smile
(I wish I didn’t know you so well)
One more book to put up on my shelf
(can’t help but looking back)
Truth or stories who could ever tell
I was there when you were sad
I was there ‘til the end of the show, he said
I was there to keep your mind from drowning
This is how you thank me
(I wish I didn’t know you so well)
One more book to put up on my shelf
(can’t help but looking back)
Truth or stories who could ever tell