The rain fell hard on the roofs that day
You telephone from far away
I see the ocean from my room
All I could say was "are you coming home soon?"

The static whisper in my ear
But in a moment your voice was clear
"I need some time," you said to me
That's when I knew you were gonna make me lonely

You're gonna make me wish for the time right before I was born
When every living breath was another new dawn
Like the time I was 5 at the top of Peak Hill
And the wind almost took me away

You're gonna make me wish for the time right before I was born
When every living breath was another new dawn
Like the time I was 5 at the top of Peak Hill
And the wind almost took me away

I walk awhile before I sleep, count the secrets that I keep
I hope for more, I know for sure I fall apart before I weep
I disconnect the telephone, cause I can choose to be alone
I'll get more done, I'll have some fun, pretend you're not the only one

And I'm never gonna wish for the time right before I was born
When every living breath was another new dawn
Like the time I was 5 at the top of Peak Hill
And the wind almost took me away

You're gonna make me wish for the time right before I was born
When every living breath was another new dawn
Like the time I was 5 at the top of Peak Hill
And the wind almost took me away



Lyrics submitted by Airyca

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    General Comment:This song is absolutely lovely.
    I think that "You telephone from far away" does not mean they were in a long-distance relationship, but that she left him and called him from somewhere far away. She just needed to get away. It says she called him, like she was at a hotel or someplace not home. He asked her if she was coming home soon, and she said she needed time. Just my thoughts.
    But these lyrics are breathtaking. I love stars!
    Flag la_de_da08on August 19, 2009   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:"That's when I knew you were gonna make me lonely
    " -- catches me everytime and then I'd go into introspective mode.
    Beautiful song, try listening it on a Sunday morning..
    Flag rio197on February 24, 2008   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:This song is absolutely beautiful, I like listening to it when it rains. =)
    Flag kookycookieon September 06, 2007   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:"I disconnect the telephone, cause I can choose to be alone
    I'll get more done, I'll have some fun, pretend you're not the only one"

    That line just breaks my heart every time.
    Flag NYC Ladyon August 25, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:this song makes me feel guilty.
    the lyrics are almost adressed to me'

    maybe i'm imagining it
    Flag driftwoodxon October 17, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:Maybe it doesn't flow when you read it outloud because it's meant to be sung. (Just a thought seeing as what a beautiful song it is with lots of "flow")
    Flag morganaaaon August 26, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:i think this song is really sad...i think its about a girl who left the guy, and he just goes out with other girls to foget his pain coz she really hurt me...plus she is far awa and somehow he hasn't any control..well anyway i luv the stars, u ve gotta see them live its worth!!!
    Flag schoofchenon June 27, 2006   Link
  • -2
    General Comment:Pretty shallow lyrically. I write poetry, and when I read it aloud, it had absolutely no flow.
    Flag inpraiseoffollyon June 26, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:it's such a beautiful song...it has this nostalgic quality...simply beautiful.
    Flag black_mariaon June 25, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:it's such a beautiful song...it has this nostalgic quality...simply beautiful.
    Flag black_mariaon June 25, 2006   Link

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