Post by Sake-chan on Nov 20, 2008 15:43:48 GMT -5
This is dedicated to the 9/11 attacks. Please comment
Another Day at the Office
People praying,
No idea what they’re saying
People crying
The world is dying
I look at this city, steady as a rock
At the people looking up in shock
Wreathing the building, a choking smoke
Hiding the world in an ash grey cloak
It started as such a normal day
I said goodbye, a kiss for Faye
Squashed on the train, had coffee with Paul
Into the lifts and up fifty floors
Buy and sell, sell and buy,
The endless drone of my life, I sigh
Nothing ever changes, every day the same
But then I’ve only myself to blame
Another day, shares were sold
Some worth dirt, some worth gold
But I thought of you, Darling, and saw your face
Then came the crash that shook the whole place
I looked for a way to get from the flames
But behind every door, the scene was the same
Flames and fire; greedy and fat
Eating the desks where my friends had once sat
I was alone, on the floor others were lying
Those that were not dead were dying
Fear had stolen all my thoughts
Fresh air and freedom was all I sought
I broke the window, gasped the air
Now came the question: did I dare?
The stairs had burned and fallen through
The lifts were gone; it was all I could do
I looked to the heavens that were now wreathed in flames
And smoke that nothing, not even wind could tame
I took the step, threw my arms wide
And forth came the memories my mind tried to hide
Back to school, and college too
So many mistakes, except for you
Don’t forget me, Darling, look after Faye
Tell her I love her every day
I’m sorry my darling, it’s not as I planned
Us lying together, holding hands
But instead I'm flying like one of your birds
The wind whistling and howling like none that I’ve heard
I think of your face, the world slows to a stop
It takes so long to fall from the top
I wish I could see you, with Faye in your hands
On holiday on some distant sands
I close my eyes; wait to be taken by death
The wind whipping away my very breath
Remember I love you, never forget
This parting’s so sudden, with things left unsaid.
Another Day at the Office
People praying,
No idea what they’re saying
People crying
The world is dying
I look at this city, steady as a rock
At the people looking up in shock
Wreathing the building, a choking smoke
Hiding the world in an ash grey cloak
It started as such a normal day
I said goodbye, a kiss for Faye
Squashed on the train, had coffee with Paul
Into the lifts and up fifty floors
Buy and sell, sell and buy,
The endless drone of my life, I sigh
Nothing ever changes, every day the same
But then I’ve only myself to blame
Another day, shares were sold
Some worth dirt, some worth gold
But I thought of you, Darling, and saw your face
Then came the crash that shook the whole place
I looked for a way to get from the flames
But behind every door, the scene was the same
Flames and fire; greedy and fat
Eating the desks where my friends had once sat
I was alone, on the floor others were lying
Those that were not dead were dying
Fear had stolen all my thoughts
Fresh air and freedom was all I sought
I broke the window, gasped the air
Now came the question: did I dare?
The stairs had burned and fallen through
The lifts were gone; it was all I could do
I looked to the heavens that were now wreathed in flames
And smoke that nothing, not even wind could tame
I took the step, threw my arms wide
And forth came the memories my mind tried to hide
Back to school, and college too
So many mistakes, except for you
Don’t forget me, Darling, look after Faye
Tell her I love her every day
I’m sorry my darling, it’s not as I planned
Us lying together, holding hands
But instead I'm flying like one of your birds
The wind whistling and howling like none that I’ve heard
I think of your face, the world slows to a stop
It takes so long to fall from the top
I wish I could see you, with Faye in your hands
On holiday on some distant sands
I close my eyes; wait to be taken by death
The wind whipping away my very breath
Remember I love you, never forget
This parting’s so sudden, with things left unsaid.