diamond inside
Why does everybody
take me so seriously
most of what i do
is just to fuck with me
maybe i should
take it as a complement
that people seem to
pay so much attention
You tell me to shine
so i strobe in my way
next thing i know
you're burning screaming
run away
I come home off the streets
you say throw those scummy rags away
remember you're a king
stand proud here in this day
When i start singing songs
you say go right on and play
come in back a little later,
"you better hide your love away"
And so i don't really know
just what it is i'm doing wrong
just tryin to live my life
like i sing in my songs
Gonna sit back here
roll up some healing herbs
breathe some smoke thinking
of all the times i've lived through
and been served
Gonna add up only
just the positive
looking on the bright side's
the only way it seems i'm gonna live
Get into tomorrow
and see the bright sun shine
if your friends don't understand
or really like me
well i guess that i don't really mind
I know
i'm a hard nut to crack
you showed me a diamond inside
i can surf through their trouble
and ride the riptides
I can still love
with a cracked heart
though a thousand years
or miles it is that we'll be apart
It seems that i frowned for
so much of my life
i've got smiles stored galore
for my friends
in any type of strife
And though i'm often
left standing outside
staring at your door
My friend you've both taught
and shown love to me, and
i hope you know
i will always adore,