Hiding So Long
{ words & music by Simon Spire }
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See the day
Holding something I can’t touch
Asking me is it too much so turn and walk away
It’s out of reach to me
Like photos in a bottom drawer
And something’s here
Waiting everyday
Something kind of vague but still there’s something in the way
Swinging back and then
Looking to find a footprint
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I’ve been hiding so long, I don’t know where I’ve gone anymore
I’ve been hiding so long, tell me where it went wrong I can’t find it anymore
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When all is done
There’s nothing left to say
Nothing matters anymore so take it all away
It’s just a blur to me
Running around in circles
And when it’s done
There’s an ache inside
And it’s calling out
There’s nowhere left to hide
Holes are waiting there
And they’re saying there’s no escape
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I’ve been hiding so long, I don’t know where I’ve gone anymore
I’ve been hiding so long, tell me where it went wrong I can’t find it anymore
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Like waking up forgetting where I’ve been
And for a second I could see what it was to be free
Taking all these words and dreams
I can’t see what it means
Is it me?
Am I older than I seem?
I’ve forgotten what it means to feel
I just keep chasing the wind and it’s dragging me down this stream
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I’ve been hiding so long, I don’t know where I’ve gone anymore
I’ve been hiding so long, tell me where it went wrong I can’t find it anymore
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As recorded on the album ALL or NOTHING:
- Simon – vocals, guitars, solo
- Ralf Illenberger – guitars, programmed drums
- Eddy Barattini – drums
- Troy Perkings – bass
- Eric Miller – background vocals