I've been burned Too many times to count I am a walking talking piece of coal You remind me Of why I moved away And chose to stay In the cool, cool shade Long ago I dreamt the biggest dreams I flew around and planted seeds That never grew Storms of mistrust Tornados of never again Has torn them all into dust Certainty it bores me, give me doubt So I'll have thoughts that I can play with You say talk I stutter leave me be And then I walk Like I always do Left to ponder In solitude again I agree with myself Best not speak Certainty it bores me, give me doubt So I'll have thoughts that I can play with