apology

Lyrics

i remember everything, i've learned about survival, i've walked with fools and kings, and i've even read the bible, there i came upon some lines, givin' me direction, gather not your gold on earth, your kingdom is in heaven, but i chose to live instead, inside the shell they gave me, 'til in spite of everything, good fortune came to find me, i tried my best to run away, but i could not avoid the feelin', soon i was reelin' on my feet, i made a grab at anything, the earth was gone and i was on, a vicious circle then, after i'd gone and let myself surrender, i didn't want to die at all, i thought i'd live forever, then she gave me everything, a king could never borrow, but i twisted all her gifts, her wisdom was my sorrow, so i left her cryin', and roamed across the river, the angels offered me their hands, but i could not forget her, so i came to where she was, by river, road and reason, i slept beneath her window, in the moonlight summer season, but i could not go inside, i heard the sound of laughter, and the rustle of her hair upon his skin, i made a grab at anything, the earth was gone and i was on, a vicious circle then, after i'd gone to cry down my sorrow, i didn't want to live no more, nor face the bright tomorrow, then i remembered everything, i've learned about survival, havin' walked with fools and kings, i've even read the bible, i remember all those lines, givin' me direction, gather not your gold on earth, it will not pass inspection, and still i think when i'm alone, away from all night splendor, if gold could buy one night with her, i wish i had some to send her