I Tell Myself
2001

the shadow cast in my mind
from lights of a distant lifetime
i wake to the sting of a sober day just waiting for me
i shine up step forward
play the role i’m needing to play
i get home think over all that i gave up today

you reach out and i feel you
every time that i’m near you i live my dreams

i need you more than i hoped for
i just tell myself i’m not in love
cause the days go by so slow inside
when i’m sure that you are the one
i need you more than i hoped for
i just tell myself i’m not in love
cause the days go by so slow inside
when i’m sure that you are the one for me

there’s those who misjudge you
call their voices early in ways
they speak out their point is moot
nothing they could say to change
you shine up step forward
live the role you’re wanting to play
you get home think over all that you’ve gained today

i reach out and i feel you
every time that i’m near you i live my dreams

i need you more than i hoped for
i just tell myself i’m not in love
cause the days go by so slow inside
and i’m sure that you are the one
i need you more than i hoped for
i just tell myself i’m not in love
cause the days go by so slow inside
when i’m sure that you are the one for me

no question in my mind its real

i reach out and i feel you
every time that i’m near you
i live my dreams

September 7, 2001 // Dick Jack Ed Studios
Todd Johnson