Story Behind The Song
A dream (not mine)
Song Description
A condemned death row inmate awaits electrocution - his only possible salvation - a clemency call from the State Governess. Without a successful appeal and a call from the State Governess despite his regret and atonement he can't live another day despite regret and atonement. Since the call never comes he is led out of his cell to meet Old Sparky and his fate his fate
| Song Length |
4:20 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening, Blues - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Distressed, Troubled |
Subject |
Fear, Sorrow |
| Similar Artists |
Marc Cohn, Peter Gabriel |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I'm a man on the edge
Got nothin' to lose
You would call me
If you were in my shoes
I'm waitin' to hear
Beg for a call
You were the Court
And I was the ball
Call
Chorus:
Every day people go by my window
Everyday people go by my door
No I can't live
If I don't hear from you
No I can't live
Another day - come what may
I've written you letters
And promises too
I regret everything
What more can I do?
I'm down on my knees
Please let me walk tall
Don't cold-shoulder me
I'm chained to the wall
Call
Chorus
Time's runnin' against me
The clock ticks away
Here's a man of the cloth
But I've nothin' to say
My faith is gone
He can't understand
I can't fight the tide
I'm just a grain in the sand
I look at the priest
There's fear in his face
But I bet my life,
He wouln't take my place
Walk outta my cell
Down a long corridor
Old Sparky's waitin'
With a great shock in store
You didn't call
Chorus (Twice)
Chorus