Ups and Downs

Hello, old friend, it's been a while

But I've had lots to take in, and a lot on my plate again

My life has been strange, it's been a series of all these ups and downs

Since we last met, I've been on a rollercoaster

Slipping and sliding, and looping the loop

In your life I'm settled, how can you ask your mind too?

'Cause I think I am safe

And the coast is clear

Reality strikes again

You are gone and I must go on

I'll go on

Sorry, old friend, I didn't mean to neglect you

But being afraid makes the music die in me

So I built these walls to keep me from falling down, down

It's been a difficult time for my friends and my family

We've said goodbye to someone too soon

I've been getting by, but it takes the life out of you

Oh, when I think I am safe

When there's no one around

Reality strikes again

You are gone and I must go on

I'll go on

Didn't know what to expect

For your leaving was all that I've ever known

There's a pain in my chest, and my head's breaking down

When I don't know which way to turn

Come home, come home

For I am alone

I'm alone, I'm alone

I'm alone, I'm alone

I'm alone, I'm alone

I'm alone, I'm alone, I'm alone

(Didn't know what to expect)

(For your leaving was all that I've ever known)

(There's a pain in my chest, and my head's breaking down)

(When I don't know which way to turn)

For I am alone

Hello, old friend, it's been a while

But I've had lots to take in, and a lot on my plate again

My life has been strange, it's been a series of all these ups and downs