Slowly but Surely Lyrics

Slowly but surely, like Orpheus

I walked away

Leaving those that I love in the past

As I search for my place

As the spring turned to winter

I found some solace in the frost

Decided that someday, I won't feel lost

Slowly but surely, my brother offered me a plate

Baked goods he'd made

I declined, and said "not today"

I could stomach it

But it would upset my brain

And I don't want to subject myself

To any more pain

The pink skies, the sunset

I'm tucked into my bed

Two telephone wires

Have we reached a time where

We can talk to lost ones

And not cry

And not run?

Little joys aren't for everyday

Little boys don't always want to stay

Slowly but surely, like Orpheus

I turned around

Planted my two feet

Firmly in the hard ground

It's hard to stay standing

When the whole world is betting on your fall

It's hard to rationalise

When no one will pick up your call

Slowly but surely, my brother offered me a plate

Baked goods he'd made

I looked them over, and said

"Maybe today's the day"

Just a small bite can't hurt my brain

Slowly but surely

Little things turn good

Slowly but surely

Little boys grow up

Slowly but surely

Orpheus finds his love

Slowly but surely

People won't want to give up