Story Behind The Song

Written from the point of view of a frustrated musician on stage, looking out at his audience and thinking...

Song Description

Powerful intro dissolves to moody, atmospheric first verse, building into a strong release to set up the chorus, with a melodic, repetitive piano theme throughout.

Lyrics

I'VE SEEN THESE STRANGERS BEFORE,
I'VE SEEN THEM IN DISGUISE
I'VE BEEN THESE PLACES BEFORE,
BUT SOMEDAY I'D BETTER FLY
COS WHEN I RUN, I CAN FEEL YOU SOMETIMES

I'VE BEEN TRYING TO UNDERSTAND THESE EVER-CHANGING TIMES,
AND I'VE BEEN FINDING MISUNDERSTANDINGS LYING SIDE BY SIDE

IN MY MIND I AM WAITING,
IN MY MIND'S EYE CREATING
WOULD YOU MIND IF I ANTICIPATE NOT BEING LEFT BEHIND
IN MY MIND I AM WAITING,
IN MY MIND'S EYE RELATING
WOULD YOU MIND IF I UNCOMPLICATE MY EVER-YEARNING MIND

I'VE FELT THE ANGER BEFORE,
I'VE FELT IT EVERY TIME
AND I'VE HEARD THAT PROMISE BEFORE,
A DIME IT DOESN'T RHYME
BUT WHEN I'M FLYING I CAN SEE YOU SOMETIMES

I'VE BEEN TRYING TO REALIZE WHAT'S ALWAYS ON MY MIND
AND I'VE BEEN NEEDING A SACRIFICE FOR LEAVING YOU BEHIND

IN MY MIND I AM WAITING,
IN MY MIND'S EYE CREATING
WOULD YOU MIND IF I ANTICIPATE NOT BEING LEFT BEHIND
IN MY MIND I AM WAITING,
IN MY MIND'S EYE RELATING
WOULD YOU MIND IF I UNCOMPLICATE MY EVER-YEARNING MIND

I'VE PURED MY HEART OUT INTO EMPTY ROOMS,
BUT THE TRUTH IS - IT WASN'T MINE

IN MY MIND I AM WAITING,
IN MY MIND'S EYE CREATING
WOULD YOU MIND IF I ANTICIPATE NOT BEING LEFT BEHIND
IN MY MIND I AM WAITING,
IN MY MIND'S EYE RELATING
WOULD YOU MIND IF I UNCOMPLICATE MY EVER-YEARNING MIND

I'VE PURED MY HEART OUT INTO EMPTY ROOMS...