It Doesn't Have to Be This Way

Hello, is the doctor in today?

Would you tell him that I can’t recall my name?

I’ve been swingin’ from the stars so long

Not sure where my mind has gone

Safe to say we’re never really whole

Tell me, is the fortune teller late?

I pawned a lonely life to hear my fate

I’ve been reaching out into the dark

Beating on my quiet heart

Tell me, is anybody there?

Is anybody there?

Is anybody there?

Well, I think I hear a voice

Calling out in all the noise

Is anybody there?

Hello, is the weatherman away?

Would you tell him that I’m leaving home today?

I’ve been waiting for the sun to shine

Illuminate these crooked lines

Safe to say we’ll always find a road

Tell me, is the child still alive?

The one who used to look out from my eyes

I’ve been listening for her faded words

Gentle voice I haven’t heard

Tell me, is anybody there?

Is anybody there?

Is anybody there?

Well, I think I hear a voice

Calling out in all the noise

Is anybody there?

Is anybody there?

Maybe you hear me late at night

I’ve been searching all my life

Is anybody there?

Is anybody there?

Hello, is the doctor in today?

Hello, is the doctor in today?