Schwa Lyrics

One Last Look Around

Lyricist: Ed McGee
Vocalist: Ed McGee

I'm not content to reef my dreams so you
can just drift along
with your vacant gaze and stagnant ways that you
still depend upon
        so many days
        I feigned my faith in this
        capsizing ignorance
        and shallow bliss

and who will help propel you when you
find your sails in decay?
i might feel sympathy, considering, but you
seem happier this way
        I can't threaten mutiny
        there's no captain here
        and why take the helm
        there's no rudder left to steer

don't try to change my mind
there has been kindness here, i know
but don't try to change my mind
your insincerity will show
you won't ever change my mind
but I'll take one last look around
before I go

someday you'll find an island and then you'll
set fire to the ship
then your way becomes my way, but see I'm
already finished with this trip
        you say 'so long'
        like I'm a fool to go
        and you with no wind, no sail,
        no archipelago