Wayward Potion Blues (2022 Remaster) Lyrics

These were the first words I heard

I couldn't believe what they said

I became so disturbed with each new letter that I read

I'll never be one to knock something I ain't at least tried

But if you say that my music can't be sold

Because it don't fit into your tired and proven mold

You say it's gotta have some certain formula

For going gold

It's only a dream I've kept since I was a child

I didn't think it would be that easy but I knew

I'd have some place to be wild

Yeah but these days most of those outbursts are locked up

Locked away indoors

Because when someone tells you to look a certain way

And says that the you that needs to speak has no say

No one is going to understand the passion

In which you need to play

Sorry my mistake

I went ahead and asked you what you thought

I should've told you if you've nothing good to say

Keep it in your gut and let it rot

Yeah but you'd turn my words around

And tell me to be more professional

Can't you see I've got to project what's in my soul

Whether it appeals to my Mom or Hollywood Bowl

Living with myself is my goal

That's what makes me whole

I try to run away but all my bills pile up and call me to come back

Every time I get my motor running

You get your kicks by telling me what I lack

Fortunately I'm from a world that you could never break

In your eyes I may always be poor

Yeah, but I'm not out to even up every score

My identity that you may choose to ignore

I'll always adore