This one's for you


from the ABC set After the Storm (pre-2004)

This one's for you

Words on a page translate into music,
Anger and rage, hurt and recovery

This one's for you
Even if you never hear it, or no longer care for me

This one's for you
Tomorrow's not guaranteed - don't put your trust in it

The best laid plans of men and their minds,
The best thought-out dreams sometimes get left behind,
So make the best of the time you get,
Never say 'I'm not ready yet'-
Life won't wait,
Fate will laugh,
The flag's at half-mast,
Love is on a life-support machine

Words on a page, emotions pinned down
In leaded lines. It helps, it helps to define
What I want now and what I leave behind,
And whether you and I pull the plug,
Switch out the line, or sit and wait
Well into the night, hoping she'll wake,
Happy endings make&;#8230;

This one's for you
I've tried and I'm tired

This one's for you
The last flame in the fire

It's up to you,
I'll grant you time, give you space to define
What you want now, what you leave behind,
Emotions pinned down&;#8230;

Make up your mind

This one's for you

This one's for you

This one's for you

Call me sometime.

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