The words i have tonight are nothing new I've got a fever in my blood that keeps me warm Though the house is crowded there's laughter here But it's much too close to feel at home I had called to see what song you liked What you'd like to hear before you go But it's quiet now and the laughter's gone And suddenly i feel alone Oh the halfside of my city sings And the lord he took my strength from me I guess i found the candle left her And i thought i would come for thee I would like to see you in the storm And god he tore your hand from me I'm lying open and my head is running free I've got to know i've got to shoulder this one The words i chose again are often used For talk of trouble and all that came today I'm so weighted down By the thoughts that all you couldn't say When the autumn classes come to fight I'll hold back the tears that i have grown 'Cause this terrible thing is not moving on And suddenly i feel alone The halflight of my city brings All of the colours that you left me I guess i found another place down And i thought i would come for free I would like to see you in the trees I'd call a forest to let you catch one I'm lying open and my head is running free I've got to know i've got to shoulder this one I've got to know i've got to shoulder this one