Story Behind The Song

I've graduated medical school, but can no longer practice because of my illness. I've destroyed one marriage and struggle to keep relationships with my kids. My music is my anchor.

Song Description

So many people are near normal but slightly mentally "off." They still want and need love and emotional attention even more than the "normal" people that seem to understand the rules and mores of society. These people are usually simple, honest, and can't make the "white lies" necessary to succeed in life, love, business, etc. even though they may be mentally brilliant in some areas. They are "trapped" in their minds, longing for love, wanting to change, but after so many failures afraid to try.

Lyrics

Trapped inside my mind
No one else can see it
And I'm not sure just when
Or how my heart will mend

Time to make a change
Can I find the courage
Or will my fear just hold me
Here to the bitter end

CHORUS
Hold me tonight
Don't leave me alone
It's more than love I need
I need my love to be my friend

In a world of smiles
I find no compassion
Superficial masks the tools
Of getting through the day

Gotta hide my pain
Never show my weakness
But I'm not strong enough
To fake these words I say

CHORUS

Try to show I care
I'm a man of passion
But if I be myself
they say I've lost my mind

Rules of love are strange
I don't understand them
Oh babe are you the one
With me whose soul will bind


CHORUS