Passed out, you're wide awake
Killing your self slowly cause you can't reciprocate
Three years, you made the plans
But movement's a reaction you could never understand
Stifled, buried in a couch
Reaching for an answer cause the question's drying out
Lifted, I carried you away
Hands over your ears cause you're too scared to make a change
I know you're tired of being numb
But you're not helpless, you're selfless and young
And I know someday you'll make it out
Until then...
Breathe in, take a little time
We build walls cause we're too scared to feel alive
Stand up, be proud of who you are
I've been there and I know that's the hardest part
Maybe you head back home
(I tried to find you, lost myself)
(I can't imagine something else)
(I know you're terrified, oh no I'm terrified)
Released in 2001, “The Convincer” is a gentle gem in the Nick Lowe catalog; an anniversary edition provides opportunity for rediscovery. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 20, 2021