OLD SHADES

I've broken many hearts and I've been heartbroke before
I've spent some time in my life sleeping on some hardwood floors
I've taken a path that leads to hell and makes my soul so sour
I've watched all the life in me wither like some unkept flowers

You walked in the room and I never saw your face
Till I was met from across the bar with the purest woman's gaze
I never thought my life would end up like it did
You talked to this worn down man and this is what she said

You taught me that a man could love me at my core
I knew my life would be different when I walked through the door
I told my friends that I was wondering about you
Now I see different colors than the same shades of blue

I look at her early in the morn' with no makeup on
I've never seen a beauty like her take away my heartbroken songs
Her loving gaze and curly hair have taken the place
Of a messed up kid and a fucked up man stuck in his rambling days

I've tasted fruit from around the world and nothing is sweeter than you
There's a burning heart that once was cold, babe I feel alive and new
I never knew my life would end up like it did
I talked to that beautiful girl and this is what I said

You taught me that a girl could love me at my core
I knew my life would be different when I walked through the door
I told my friends that I was wondering about you
Now I see different colors than the same shades of blue

You taught me that a girl could love me at my core
I knew my life would be different when I walked through the door
I told my friends that I was wondering about you
Now I see different colors than the same shades of blue