Hold On II

I remember one Columbus Day,

When I was young and learned the world was round,

There didn't seem to be a lot to say,

But I had trouble keepin' both feet on the ground.

But now I stick to you,

I know just what to do,

I hold on.

I remember looking at the sky,

So thick and blue that I went tumblin' in,

Out the window, knowin' I could fly,

I flew as far as where the ground begins,

For you I'll use the door,

I don't do that anymore,

I hold on.

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All the black and blue,

That I stumble through for you

Will never show.

I have a simulated grace

To help me keep my place,

And never let you go..

I'll never let you go

If you could see the world the way I do,

With nothing keepin' up or keepin' time,

Your sense of self would tear your heart in two,

While you try to tell the world you're feelin fine,

Inside that's how I feel,

So I reach for something real,

And hold on.

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I might make these revelations

With the ghostly imitation of a smile.

It's the best that I can do,

And I'll do my best for you,

And hope it lasts for a while