The Fence - Matthew Shepard's Song - Peter Katz

Look at this now

Me on my own

Here with the stars

Sleeping alone

It’s just like the times

When I was not grown

But now things have changed

It’s somehow more cold

It’s somehow more strange

I’m somehow less old

I think once I find my shoes

I’d like to go home

Come out and find me I’m here on the fence

I’m only just slightly broken and bent

Now come on you two

It’s time to go in

Let’s call it a tie

So everyone wins

Our mothers are calling

You know we’re all boys in the end

Come out and find me I’m here on the fence

I’m only just slightly broken and bent

This game of go hide and no seek’s been okay

But seems I had plans with my family today

Now come on you stars

Shine now for me

Light up this night

This darkness I see

I must confess

I’m somewhat afraid

I mean no offence

But I wish to leave this place

Come out and find me I’m here on the fence

I’m only just slightly broken and bent

This game of go hide and no seek’s been okay

But seems I had plans with my family today

Come out and join me I’m here on the fence

It’s an outdoor adventure, a one night event

The stars and the moon in the sky are just right

If we can keep our eyes open, we’ll make it through the night