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Returning Fire (2004)

“Lately (we seem to disagree about the little things)”

 

Lately we seem to disagree
About the little things and the big things
And everything between.

I laid it on the line.

Maybe we ought to take a break
There’s nothing riding
On how much we can take.

And I know that rainbows and moonglows and halos
Are just a temporary thing.
Maybe on that we can agree.

I laid it on the line.

Now I want you to break it down for me.
I want you to explain to me quietly.


Lately we seem to disagree
About the little things
I mean the little, little things.

Like what time it is
Like the colour of your hair
Like where to put the toaster
Or the right coat to wear.

Like what was said but not remembered
Like turning out the lights
Like when its time to leave
Like setting priority 53 or 54.
Or who put your shoes out to dry
In the barbeque
Anyone can make that mistake
Whoever it was I’m sure they think it just a little thing.

© Gerry Wall | Canada | www.gerrywall.com