BREATH OF AIR

BREATH OF AIR


If it looks like I'm happy
Well, sir, you're right
If it seems that I'm laughing
Most every night;
If you see I'm smiling
Instead of a frown
It's only because
I'm leaving this town.

The writing's on the wall
It just says "Farewell"
I'm headed out the door
Leaving behind Hell;
The future is uncertain
The past is behind
As the world lies in wait
I hope it will be kind.

So if it seems that I'm happy
And you're asking why
You won't see a teardrop
In my dark brown eyes;
If it feels like my outlook
Is all fresh & new
The only thing I'll miss, dear
Is you and you and you.

The car's all packed now
The house key's off the chain
A final look around
Causes very little pain;
The sky is sunny blue
The air, as I leave
Welcomes me to life
Now maybe I can breathe.