Hold on II - Chris Smither

I remember one Columbus Day

When I was young and learned the world was round

There didn’t seem to be a lot to say

But I had trouble keepin' both feet on the ground

But now I stick to you

I know just what to do, I hold on

I remember lookin' at the sky

So thick and blue that I went tumblin' in

Out the window, knowin' I could fly

I flew as far as where the ground begins

For you I’ll use the door

I don’t do that anymore, I hold on

All the black and blue that I stumble through for you

Will never show

I have a simulated grace to help me keep my place

And never let you go, I’ll never let you go

If you could see the world the way I do

With nothing keepin' up or keepin' time

Your sense of self would tear your heart in two

While you try to tell the world you’re feelin' fine

Inside that’s how I feel

So I reach for something real and hold on

All the black and blue that I stumble through for you

Will never show

I have a simulated grace to help me keep my place

And never let you go, I’ll never let you go

I might make these revelations

With the ghostly imitation of a smile

It’s the best that I can do and I’ll do my best for you

And hope it lasts for a while