Plight of a 20​-​Something Would​-​Be Hero

from Indeed! by Jon Gorey

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When you knew me I had destiny
Pouring out of me
I was on my way to save the world
I still try but it's taking toll
Wearing on my soul
To live each day in self-decay

The way I'm going I can't save another dime
And where I'm going I can't leave another day behind
I'm scared I know and I'm just tangled up in time
I swear I've stolen from the better man I had inside

I adore you so I give you more
My Juliet du jour
Than I would ever offer to myself
And if you see what little's left of me
I think you'll agree
That I could use a little help


The way I'm going I can't save another dime
And where I'm going I can't leave another day behind
I'm scared I know and I'm just tangled up in time
I swear I've stolen from the better man I had inside

I've lied for days at a time
I'm overtired and dead in the eyes
I'm overdrawn and standing in line
Waiting to find myself or a sign
Or something like that

I know I've got so much more to give
A hero's life to live
And love enough to keep my faith in store
So I'll do all that you ask of me
In all sincerity
I still believe there's so much more

The way I'm going I can't save another dime
And where I'm going I can't leave another day behind
I'm scared I know and I'm just tangled up in time
I swear I've stolen from the better man I had inside

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from Indeed!, released June 25, 2004

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Jon Gorey Boston, Massachusetts

Singer/songwriter Jon Gorey has performed in bars, clubs, and cafes all over the world, from Seattle to Stockholm, including packed full-band shows in New York and his hometown of Boston. Some say his 2004 anthem ‘The Scarlet Letter,’ which was played on local radio and at Boston-area bars, helped the historically heartbreaking Red Sox win their first World Series title in 86 years. ... more

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