It's Me

(*Beth Thornley)

Is it me who’s once again*

Fallen into awkward pauses?

Or has the world just gone and skipped a beat?

‘Cause I laugh before the punch line;

Out of place and at the wrong time

Tangled up again in my own feet

So won’t you throw me a line?

Please be so kind; I’m going under

Just reel me in; now’s a good time

I have to wonder is it just me?

Or everybody?

I think it’s me

And I’ve tried to play it cool

But I’m reminded how I got no moves

Life is surely hard some days

So you know I wonder sometimes

If I had better quit while I’m behind

Get back to the starting gate

So won’t you throw me a line?

Please be so kind; I’m going under

Give me a sign; now’s a good time

I have to wonder is it just me?

Or everybody?

I think it’s me

I’ve clocked some distance but somebody failed to mention

That with the anchor down there’s way too much resistance

And though I’m still moving, I’m circling down