05. Sinking Feeling

Lyrics

I watch as my friendships fade away
The beginnings of another day
Resentment condensing on the walls – Causing me to cower now
Detaching from it all

Because I can’t hold on anymore
This baggage is more than bargained for
And I don’t have the time for your excuses anyway
And when I’m scared I haven’t come this far
I look out through the open door
And yet I can’t be sure
But I think there’s a better place

And it comes back to me again

And I sink as the river pulls me in
Ascension from what could’ve been
Water floods my chest, embracing from within my soul
And yet I choose to go

Because I can’t hold you anymore
This novelty has long since worn
The fondness is all but gone – yet I miss you anyway
And when I’m scared I’ve grown or gone too far
You’re here inside my heart
You’ve been there from the start
Just in different clothes
And you’ll come back to me again

Notes

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This is an acoustic song that Jim had written and played at some coffeehouse shows on his own, and it seemed like a good one to incorporate into the band. I have to thank Jim in particular for the intro chord to this song which is absolutely beautiful – easily one of my favorite chords of all time. He stole it from Josh Rouse, and I’ve used it in more songs than I can count. Thanks Jim!! Looking back, I think this song definitely sounds better with just Jim singing and playing acoustic – had we done it that way, it definitely would have saved everyone from hearing my pointless guitar wank at the end of this song. It’s pretty lame and cheesy and I cringe every time I hear it. Some would say that my pointless guitar wankery still continues to this day, despite that.