Story Behind The Song

friend of mine

Song Description

contemplative song in which a professional, but not so successful musician ponders his life and relationship

Lyrics

EMPTY EYES

Got in at two
Thought you were sleeping
hung up my guitar
and got into bed
sometimes promises just aren't for keeping
sometimes we just have to go where we're led

When we were young
I thought I would make it
guess I got tired
guess you got wise
still, it's a living
don't have no regrets
Except when you watch me with those empty eyes

Seems my whole life
Is up there on that stage
Guess I paid my dues
But it's not much more than a living wage


Sometimes I wish that I was a rich man
buy you the fine things that money provides
You say it don't matter
not sure if I buy that
not when you watch me with those empty eyes

Sometimes I wonder
What did I do wrong
How did I wind up in other people's bars
Playing other people's songs?




Sometimes I wonder....
what if you made me choose
you or the music...
don't know which one I'd most hate to lose


Still got some good songs
need to be finished
write what you see
don't try to disguise
but all that I see is you out past the house lights
watching me with those empty eyes




Ã,© 2008 Richard McLaughlin\