15 Years

Fifteen years, going on to thirty

I've spent my time getting down and dirty

Empty tears fall flat beside my fury

That builds within myself as I watch the world scurry

Forsaken fears flood past beside my worries

Divided we appear as we rub our eyes, it's all blurry

I'll pick up my pieces, dear, as I'm holding on to you

I feel indecent nearly now, accepting we're almost through

I'm sick of being stuck here in a union misconstrued

I heed the warnings of our forefathers, singing out of tune

Fifteen years, going on to thirty

I've spent my life working and hurting

Floods and fires force homes to be burning

How long will this old world of ours keep on turning

Fifteen years, going on to thirty

As long as you are here, we'll keep the fire churning

And we'll pick up our pieces, dear, as we're holding on to truth

I feel in peace nearly now, accepting that I love you

I'm sticking with living here in a union that's renewed

Enjoying calm mornings, dear, laying next to you

Fifteen years, going on to thirty

I've spent my time getting down and dirty