
Lyrics
Written by Salli Edwards
Traces
Melbourne
We leave our mark
On things we touch
That’s just what happens
When we live too much
I’ve been asleep
For so many years
Now I open my eyes
And see the world for real
The more I stay away
The more it means I care
And though I walk the other way
Just know how much I want to be there
So scared of something we can’t see
Everywhere I go it touches me
If only we could be free
Strangers on the street
Keep their distance even more
And friends cannot be found
Just like they were before
The more I stay away
The more it means I care
And though I walk the other way
Just know how much I want to be there
So scared of something we can’t see
Everywhere I go it touches me
If only we could be free
If only we could be free
Blindside
San Francisco
Thought I knew it all before now
Thought life had nothing left
To surprise me with before now
But it was saving me the best
Thought I had it figured it now
There was no mystery
‘Til I finally turned the corner now
Then guess what happened to me?
I can’t believe I didn’t see it coming
I can’t believe that I had missed the signs
I was always one step ahead
I never stopped to read between the lines
And all the songs I sang before now
Now I’m singing them to you
And all the pieces of the puzzle now
Fall into place with you
I can’t believe I didn’t see it coming
I can’t believe that I had missed the signs
I was always one step ahead
I never stopped to read between the lines
So I’ll take the chance now
And hope that I’m not wrong
Take the chance now
That it was you who had me fooled all along
And all the songs I sang before now
Now I’m singing them to you
And all the pieces of the puzzle now
Fall into place with you
Thought I knew it all before now
Thought life had nothing left
To surprise me with before now
But it was saving me the best
Thought I had it figured it now
There was no mystery
‘Til I finally turned the corner now
Then guess what happened to me?
Revolving Doors
San Francisco, Copenhagen, Milan
A stolen dance
The slimmest chance
Somehow brought us to this moment
The river flows
Just let it go
No use swimming against the current
Just like the rain
It happens when you least expect it
Don’t try to run
Be still and just accept it
When fate is sweet
Two people meet
Face whatever may be in store
No black or whites
No straight lines
The world is one big revolving door
Just like the rain
It happens when you least expect it
Don’t try to run
Be still and just accept it
If time will wait
It’s not too late
Will you be there when I return
No crystal ball
I’ll let it fall
To wherever the page may turn
Damage
San Francisco
Look at the damage that we have caused
From all these words so carelessly tossed
We’re cracked at the seams we are broken
How can we ever be the same again?
Now I’m trying to be there
But you’re closing the door and…
Though we try and apologise
Sometimes I fear we won’t survive
‘Cause sticks and stones may break my bones
I know they can I know then can
But now the damage has been done
I can’t look back I must go on
We’ve been down this road many times before
Unleash our anger always keeping score
Words cut much deeper where we are wounded
Can we take back the things that we have said?
Now I’m trying to be there
But you’re closing the door and…
Though we try and apologise
Sometimes I fear we won’t survive
‘Cause sticks and stones may break my bones
I know they can I know then can
But now the damage has been done
I can’t look back I must go on
Now I’m trying to be there
But you’re closing the door
And we are learning
We need some healing
We need some healing
Though we try and apologise
Sometimes I fear we won’t survive
‘Cause sticks and stones may break my bones
I know they can I know then can
But now the damage has been done
I can’t look back I must go on
And on and on….
Sticks and stones may break my bones
Don’t throw it all away
Don’t throw it all away
Anticipation
Canberra, Melbourne
First kiss instant bliss
Overnight everything has changed
How could it feel this good
If we ever have the chance again
Waited so long to be here
It’s like a gift given in time
I wanna take it and wrap it all up
Not let it pass me by
Can it be as good as the first time
Or does anticipation make it seem greater
These moments come just once in a lifetime
There’s no point saving it for later
So here we are, we’ve come so far
Second time it feels like years
Will love grow cold when the deed is old
With none of those first time fears
Second time may be better
But it won’t measure up to first
‘Cause it’s the wondering that makes it
More special than it deserves
Can it be as good as the first time
Or does anticipation make it seem greater
These moments come just once in a lifetime
There’s no point saving it for later
Can we stay forever this way?
How Was I Supposed to Know
Manila
Now your sudden revelation
Feels heavy with expectation
'Cause everything I say and do
Will somehow end up hurting you
Reading minds is not one of my skills
So we're caught in this battle of wills
How was I supposed to know
When you never let your feelings show
Now that you've said you care
Leaving me this guilt to bear
Choosing now to lay the blame
Change the rules during the game
Telling me that I must undo
All I've done to betray you
How was I supposed to know
When you never let your feelings show
Playing with a gun that was loaded
Waiting 'til the bomb had exploded
How would I know it would hurt
When you never once said a word
How was I supposed to know
When you never let your feelings show
Good Thing Going
Canberra
Driving down 280 in your silver blue GTO
With the Stones blaring in vintage car stereo
One hand on the wheel and the other on my thigh
The breeze through my hair and the scenery flying by
And I just smile
‘Cause we’ve got a good thing going
And I don’t know
Or care where we are heading
I’m just here
For the ride
Checking every girl from afar at our favourite bar
Your friends wonder why I put up with your wandering eye
They just think they know better all the fools out there
They can say what they want why the hell should I care?
And I just smile
‘Cause we’ve got a good thing going
And I don’t know
Or care where we are heading
I’m just here
For the ride
They say you’re no good for me
I’m playing with fire
But why put out the fire
When it’s all you’ve got
To prove to yourself
That you’re still Alive…
Driving down 280 in your silver blue GTO
With the Stones blaring in vintage car stereo
One hand on the wheel and the other on my thigh
The breeze through my hair and the scenery flying by
And I just smile
‘Cause we’ve got a good thing going
And I don’t know
Or care where we are heading
And I just smile
‘Cause we’ve got a good thing going
And I don’t know
Or care where we are heading
I’m just here
For the ride
Falling Deep into the Sea
Melbourne
What do you do when
Everything you’ve always wanted is lost gone
Nothing left here in the end
It’s hard to believe when
Life just seems so unfair
And you just keep on losing
Even though you’re fighting fair
That’s how it works in this world of hurt
You reached for the stars
Now you’re falling deep into the sea
And I’m drowning please come save me
I’m drowning please come save me
You’ve lost your way
You don’t even have the strength
To find some new meaning
A different kind of happy ending
You watch as your dreams
Get washed up on the shore
And you can’t help but wonder
Was it all worth dying for
That’s how it works in this world of hurt
You reached for the stars
Now you’re falling falling
How can you fly with your broken wings
You reached for the sky
Now you’re falling deep into the sea
And I’m drowning please come save me
I’m drowning please come save me
There’s no use thinking what could be
Just let it go, let it set you free
You’ve lost your way
You don’t even have the strength
To find some new meaning
A different kind of happy ending
You watch as your dreams
Get washed up on the shore
And you can’t help but wonder
Was it all worth dying for
That’s how it works in this world of hurt
You reached for the stars
Now you’re falling falling
How can you fly with your broken wings
You reached for the sky
Now you’re falling deep into the sea
And I’m drowning please come save me
I’m drowning please come save me
Fool Moon
San Francisco
Marshmallow moon
Stop looking at me like that
I know you’re laughing
You think that I’m a fool
Well it all looks so easy from up where you are
You’re looking down
You look so close you follow me around
You don’t know what it’s like
Living down here
You don’t know little people like me
Are hurting everyday
And you can’t see the scars
From a million miles away
I could reach out my hand
And wipe you from my sight
But there’s nothing you can do
It’s just you and me tonight
Cruel satellite
Don’t you shine your light on me
I’d rather be nursing
This poor old heart alone
Well it all looks so easy from up where you are
You’re looking down
You look so close you follow me around
You don’t know what it’s like
Living down here
You don’t know little people like me
Are hurting everyday
And you can’t see the scars
From a million miles away
I could reach out my hand
And wipe you from my sight
But there’s nothing you can do
It’s just you and me tonight
It’s just you and me tonight
Kayenta
Melbourne
She roams the streets
Everyday and every night
Nobody knows her
Not a friend in sight
In this lonely town she was somebody’s daughter
She was somebody’s son
Now the kindness of strangers
Is all she lives on
So tired of all their whispers so tired of all their stares
Is there anyone at all anyone who cares?
Where do you go when it’s cold outside
Where do you find a place to hide
Where can you find some peace of mind
Where do you lay your head to sleep
Under the stars with no one to keep
She once had hopes and dreams
Just like everyone you meet
But those dreams are all gone
With the dust under her feet
She cries to the mountains oh give me wings to fly
High above this place and leave it all behind
Where do you go when it’s cold outside
Where do you find a place to hide
Where can you find some peace of mind
Where do you lay your head to sleep
Under the stars with no one to keep
Chasing the Sun
Melbourne
Running barefoot on the sand
The warm glow of the sunshine
These days will live on forever
Like a picture in my mind
All around the world with you
We’re hand in hand while chasing the sun
All this time I’ll wait with you
One day be free to be chasing the sun
Climbing our highest mountain
Crossing country roads
Sleepy islands busy cities
Day and night just seem to flow
Wherever we are
Whatever we do
I’m happy just to wake up with you
All around the world with you
We’re hand in hand while chasing the sun
All this time I’ll wait with you
One day be free to be chasing the sun
Apartments
Melbourne
Sunday in my city
Sun shining on my face
Hand in hand we walk down the painted laneways
Wave to the friendly grocer
Waiting for the green light
Across the road another new building site
I can’t help but feel
All around us is changing fast
A million apartments
Nothing ever seems to last
At all...
What happened to the corner store?
Have we sold our soul
To people offshore?
The old lady with the trolley
Struggling up the street
Lined with towers of glass and concrete
Somewhere in the distance
Hear the sound of a wrecking ball
When it’s all gone will we care at all?
First time in my life
I finally have found my home
Where you are my heart lives
And I won’t ever be alone
At all...
Our time here soon must end
Go and leave this town
Start all over again....
I don’t want to move on
But as long as I'm with you
We'll find a new place where we can belong
My First Morning Without You
Manila
Lying beside me just hours ago
Now all that’s left here is a tear-soaked pillow
And I curse the sun that’s shaking me from this slumber
Telling me the night is now over
And I must face my first morning without you
Two glasses half full on the bedside table
I hear a car move but I know I’m not able
To pretend my world didn’t end last night
But now the truth hits me in the light
And I must face my first morning without you
I walk down the hallway and see your coat hanging
And I breathe your air like a ghost surrounding
But I know that I may never see you again
And I curse the fates that made it all end
Now I must face my first morning without you
And I know my world must somehow keep on turning
And I must do something close to living
Don’t want to move
Want to just hide and scream
Oh someone please was all a bad dream
So I don’t have to face
My first morning without you….
Coming Home
Melbourne
Walking through the door
I close my eyes and breathe in
Everything looks the same
Nothing’s changed except for me
Broken carousel on the shelf
Reminds me of my broken self
Will I ever be whole again
Will I ever be home again
Where is the child who used to sleep in this bed
She’s gone and all her fears are dead
She’s gone and all her fears are dead
Smiling pictures by the phone
Behind them a story told
Of laughter and tears
The weight of all the years
She dreams of a world outside these walls
As she tiptoes through the darkened halls
Will she ever be whole again
Will she ever be home again
Where is the child who used to sleep in this bed
She’s gone and all her fears are dead
She’s gone and all her fears are dead
Where is the girl who wanted to be me
She’s hiding where they can see
She’s hiding where they can see
For All the People
Melbourne
Screaming but no one’s listening
Are you tired of always fighting
Living or just existing
All you can do is keep on breathing
I may not know your name
But we are all the same
For all the people who are dying of a broken heart
Who wonder everyday why everything must be so hard
Where are the people when you need them when you need someone
To keep you going when you feel that all your hope is gone
This one’s for you
The other day I saw someone fall
Could we have saved them they had no one to call
Banging your head against a wall
All the powers make you feel so small
I know what it’s like
To be hurting deep inside
For all the people who are dying of a broken heart
Who wonder everyday why everything must be so hard
Where are the people when you need them when you need someone
To keep you going when you feel that all your hope is gone
For all the people out there trying hard to survive
And all you’re wanting is a chance to have a better life
You’re all alone you feel the world has turned its back on you
And used up all your strength you don’t know if you’ll make it through
This one’s for you
For all the people who are dying of a broken heart
Who wonder everyday why everything must be so hard
Where are the people when you need them when you need someone
To keep you going when you feel that all your hope is gone
For all the people out there trying hard to survive
And all you’re wanting is the chance to have a better life
You’re all alone you feel the world has turned its back on you
And used up all your strength you don’t know if you’ll make it through
To all the people who keep feeling that they have been wronged
I know you’re out there it’s for you that I wrote this song
‘Cause all of us together we have so much to say
Get up each morning live to fight again another day
This one’s for you
This one’s for you
