I've Got This Eternity to Hide

don't tell me 'bout good times

don't tell me 'bout the smiles

i've been waiting for them in tears

don't tell me to enjoy this

don't tell me all the lies

i've been living them for years

after all the sorrow runs down my cheek

will there be a reason to stand up?

when the laughter comes too hard now

will anyone give a damn?

no- just leave me in a shoebox 

no- just leave me the shadow

i've got nowhere left to lie

don't tell me 'bout my triumphs 

don't tell me 'bout the times i tried

i've failed too much wonder why

don't tell me 'bout forgiveness 

don't remind me of my lies

i'll need them when i die

the ghost of reason lingers in the hall now

she knows it's time to stand aside

the voice of silence speaks to my battered mind-

"no one gives a damn"

.

yes- just leave me in the distance

yes- just leave me in goodbye

i've got this eternity to hide

please turn out the lights..good night