Lyrics

DISTRACTED BY BIRDS (Heidi Wolfson)

In my dream I was running, my feet firmly hitting the ground
These little legs, they were pumping, not just uselessly hanging around
The amputated limb that still cries out in pain, the complex over-thinker, looking for her brain
The take charge over-doer, giving up the reins, while the rains are pouring down

Everybody who knows me, is cautiously waiting in line
While I watched these birds coexist, wondering when I would fly
It’s a complicated battle we never want to lose
We can force ourselves against it, but we don’t get to choose
We build up our defenses and watch them all defuse, they are vapor to me now

Will I watch myself fall away?
Looking for the song that will help me stay
Thee birds fly on and I remain, looking at the birds, looking at the birds
Just looking at the birds for one more day

In my dream I was younger, holding court and flirting aloud
Little winks and big smiles, carelessly tossed about
It still lives here inside me, and has nowhere to go
The ancient Prima Donna, with no one left to snow
Reaching out to those around me, caught in the same boat
While the boat is going down

Can I still swim? Will I make it back to shore?
Looking for the coast and some solid ground
Will my fins steer me through the water?
I’m just looking for some sand, looking for some sand
Just looking for some sand, so I can land