Ups and Downs

Hello old friend, it's been a while
But I've had lots to take in, had 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
When your life won't settle, how can you ask your mind to?

Cause when 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 you
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 said goodbye to someone too soon
I've been getting by, but it takes the life out of you

And when I think I am safe, and 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 have ever known
There's a pain in my chest
And my head's breaking down and I don't know which way to turn

Come home, come home
For I am alone
I'm alone
I'm alone

Hello old friend, it's been a while
But I've had lots to take in, had a lot on my plate again
My life has been strange
It's been a series of all these ups and downs