I'm stuggling to find the words to say
and I'm so tired of being alone
I've spent so many nights in the dark
chipping away at your heart of stone.

I've re-written so much history
that schooldays are a waste of time
I've drank so much illegal alcohol
so I didn't have to spend a single dime.

I've invented images and memories
sang the blues in a down town bar
watched the sun rise over a courtyard
and often wondered where you are.

I've stared down the face of uncertainty
without been scared, meek and mild
no matter how hard things get for me
I won't sulk like a petulant child.

I've walked on hot burning coals for years
swallowed the taste of failure and dread
hung around in some seedy dark places
but never messed around with your head.

I've got no antidote for this heartache
the ingredients book has been burnt
the late night chemist is now closed
so that's another lesson learnt!

My heart has always been protected
from the prehistoric garbage of pain
so where did you get the key from?
I've still got twelve keys on this chain

I'll answer to all my inner demons
and listen to them bitch and moan
and as soon as the night reappears
I'll chip away at your heart of stone.

(from the works of Jason Carr )
© Jaycarr1971