caroline
well, there’s been a cold wind blowing and it bore the tune
of every one of my mistakes
i’m trying to turn back off a one-way track
to the lonesome death of tom yates
now you and i, we never worked so well
but second time around
we set a better feel, a new deal
feet on the ground
and we are free – i don’t wanna chain you
say you love me, but don’t pretend you’re mine
and when i fail, how could i blame you?
i’m a fool without you, a fool to doubt you, caroline
well, by the word of the lord were the heavens made
and all his works in truth
but the devil’s den, it calls out to men
‘long a road that’s oily smooth
now i’d like to think that my will is strong
and i’d never stray
but take my hand – it’s a troubled land
and a man could lose his way
but let’s stay free
well, from the old grey towers to the palace pier
from l.a. to paris and berlin
i’ve loved and lost, paid the cost
now i’m reeling it all in
and i’ve seen too many hearts bestowed
and carelessly returned
but now with you i’ve a better view
and if there’s anything i’ve learned
it’s to be free…
written by tom yates 24 july 2006
tom yates - vocal, guitars, hammond organ, bass, drums, tambourine