November 21, 2004 - I wrote this song long ago, and re-recorded it as a bonus track for my album. New vocals, new bass, new piano and a new mix.
What I like most about this new version is the combination of old and new. If you listen closely you can hear the background noise from my old bedroom in Amersfoort, now combined with the cars and birds in Hilversum.
The lyrics are about a girl. I told her everything because I thought she was different, but I was wrong.
Cover photo by James Spencer.
lyrics
You held my hand and said
"Believe me, I am -
I'm not like them"
And then... a fade to black
Your heart 'round my neck
Here, have it back
It's the last time again
Oh
It takes up all my time
You ruin my nights
My hands are tied
You went through all my world
You found an old song
And changed the words
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