Track 2 of 10 from the second LP by M.D. Edwards, 'Empty Head Words'.
lyrics
PAPER & INK
I went back into my mind like I had done so many times before
until my eyes were wide like ocean tides of truth
And you were spotted in a crowd and it was crowded and it was noisy and loud
and I was anxious and I didn't know what to do
But it was always on the back burner, back of my mind, the bottom of a pile high,
I never found the time, but with more time I could have really seen it through
That's always how it went, the time was spent too soon, I was frozen, watching my body move,
not knowing who was controlling it, or if there was anything I could do
But these are empty head words, they don't mean a thing
A Rorschach Test, just paper and ink
I went back into my mind and I'm not sure if you're the kind
to be inclined to do the same if just to see
Who could be spotted in a crowd when it is crowded and it is noisy and loud
And panic sets in and sets the scene
Cause it was always on the back burner, back of my mind, the bottom of a pile high,
I never found the time, but with more time I could have really seen it through
That's always how it went, the time was spent too soon, I was frozen, watching my body move,
not knowing who was controlling it, or if there was anything I could do
But these are empty head words from a very empty mind
Stripped away the lies and there was nothing left behind
But these are empty head sounds I have just let go
If you interpret them, don't let me know
For these are empty pursuits cause the fullness was too full
And I don't believe in your world
credits
from Empty Head Words,
released January 1, 2014
M.D. Edwards - music and lyrics, vocals, acoustic and electric guitar;
Anthony Damiao - vocals;
Russell Jennison - bass and keyboard;
Ryan Dugal - drums
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