Unlocked words and music copyright Bibi Farber 1998
Hey Mr. sitting there
I see you everywhere
why are your eyes facing down?
sitting there all alone
watching the twilight zone
tell yourself you're feeling just fine
protecting your sanity
drowning in vanity
tell yourself it's all that you wanted
you say that you're strong
everything’s where it belongs
but late at night I know that you wonder
if love found the back door unlocked
tell me would you believe it?
would you say “go away - you got the wrong place” or would you stand up and greet it?
You've paid all your dues
and you're convinced that you lose
You say that love only brings you straight down
watching these years go by
don't even want to try
what's the sense of getting excited?
There’s all of those lies you said you'd never buy again
all of those tears you said you'd never cry again
to open your heart is something you'd never try again
But if love found the back door unlocked
tell me would you believe it?
would you say “go away - you got the wrong place” or would you stand up and greet it?
If love found the back door unlocked?
and went through the back door?
credits
from Firepop,
released June 18, 2015
Bibi Farber: Vocals and Guitar
Richard Lloyd: Lead Guitar
Peter Stuart: Bass
Ira Elliot: Drums
Bill Ash: trumpet
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