Avalon

Every day when I wake up
I try and do a little good
Though I am a vagabond
I would still like to believe I could
At least that's my intent

But I have busy gypsy hands
They move of their own accord
Although I am rich in love
There's so much that I still can't afford
Like say, the rent

For the life of me
I could never tell
Why it is the road to heaven always seems to lead through hell
But I believe
Slow and steady wins the race
So forget about this place; I'm picking up some real estate
In Avalon

She was staring back at me
With intention in her eyes
It was all that I could do
Bite my lip, try not to act surprised
But I'm sure I will
'Cause all we want is something good
But you get jaded through the years
Wondering if I deserve
Someone there to share the hopes and fears
And the cable bill

For the life of me
I could never tell
Why it is the road to heaven always seems to lead through hell
And I'd believe
Every word you've ever said
But I would rather not pretend
So won't you come with me instead
To Avalon

Everyone I've ever known
Will eventually die
I'm not trying to be macabre
It's just that death's as much a fact of life
As the living part
But every day when I wake up
I remember what is true
I'm not trying to save the world
I just meant to spend the day with you
Might not be much: but it's a goddamn start

For the life of me
I could never tell
Why it is the road to heaven always seems to lead through hell
And I believe
In the power of belief
In the bones beneath my feet
Can't you see? Can't you see?
It's right in front of me
Avalon