The Heart of the Matter

(…sometimes only an acoustic song will do…)

I got the call today, I didn’t wanna hear

But I knew that it would come

An old true friend of ours was talkin’ on the phone

She said you found someone

And I thought of all the bad luck,

And the struggles we went through

And how I lost me and you lost you

What are these voices outside love’s open door

Make us throw off our contentment

And beg for something more?

I’m learning to live without you now

But I miss you sometimes

The more I know, the less I understand

All the things I thought I knew, I’m learning again

I’ve been tryin’ to get down to the Heart of the Matter

But my will gets weak

And my thoughts seem to scatter

But I think it’s about forgiveness

Forgiveness

Even if, even if you don’t love me anymore

These times are so uncertain

There’s a yearning undefined

…People filled with rage

We all need a little tenderness

How can love survive in such a graceless age

The trust and self-assurance that can lead to happiness

They’re the very things we kill, I guess

Pride and competition cannot fill these empty arms

And the work I put between us,

Doesn’t keep me warm

I’m learning to live without you now

But I miss you, Baby

The more I know, the less I understand

All the things I thought I figured out, I have to learn again

I’ve been tryin’ to get down to the Heart of the Matter

But everything changes

And my friends seem to scatter

But I think it’s about forgiveness

Forgiveness

Even if, even if you don’t love me anymore

There are people in your life who’ve come and gone

They let you down and hurt your pride

Better put it all behind you; life goes on

You keep carryin’ that anger, it’ll eat you inside

I’ve been tryin’ to get down to the Heart of the Matter

But my will gets weak

And my thoughts seem to scatter

But I think it’s about forgiveness

Forgiveness

Even if, even if you don’t love me anymore

I’ve been tryin’ to get down to the Heart of the Matter

Because the flesh will get weak

And the ashes will scatter

So I’m thinkin’ about forgiveness

Forgiveness

Even if, even if you don’t love me anymore

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    • Diane G on December 16, 2009 at 00:55
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    Pretty please? Change my user name to “Diane G” for me?

    I’ve been “out” for a long time and want it to match when I cross post.

    • Diane G on December 16, 2009 at 01:05
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    I’m a sucker for a sentimental bleed.

    And while I’m at it, I like his politics too.

    Just waiting for an email.

    The new “WWL” blog is due tonite… evolution is truly death and rebirth, and it is always scary & painful….

    “Coach Gee” and Jake are at basketball and I’m just hanging, staring off, restless, waiting.

    • Miep on December 16, 2009 at 03:15

    much appreciated.

    Misery loves company!

    Can’t please everybody. My mom keeps reminding me that you can’t think and feel at the same time, so when you’re feeling bad, you should engage your mind with something.

    Excellent advice, really.

  1. great music.

    Just love it.

    It has a little mystery in it. Places you’re not quite sure what it means, because it could be several things. Always good.

    • Inky99 on December 16, 2009 at 07:46

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