Story Behind The Song
Homeless man
Song Description
Character Sketch
| Song Length |
3:18 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative, Rock - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Passive |
Subject |
General, General |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Peter Danced
Amanda Williams
Peter danced as he walked
His weathered hands folded in a prayer to G-d
Headed down Newbury to the coffee shop
He spent his days reciting poetry
Keeping all the young patrons inthralled
In a haze
Summer daze
He'd leap up on the table
Let out a shout
All heads would turn to see what he was talking about
And the words made sparks come out of his eyes
And the poetry came to life
Peter loved to get high
Escape his plagued conscience for a little while
And his Rhode Island family that he'd left behind
Out of touch - out of time
He wouldn't stay in the shelter
Not even one night
Said it just wasn't worth is with the thugs and the lice
And the words made sparks right out of his eyes
And the poetry came to life
Peter danced...
© 2003 Sony ATV/Kim Williams Music/Hollohart Music