Sideways Lyrics

And if they chance to see him

Picking flowers for her hair

Politely asking questions

While remaining unaware

(As though they really cared)

Smiling as he answers

With "yes" and "I'm not sure"

He leaves them all with silent shrugs

And hurries back to her

(As if there were a cure)

(From seeing) sideways, sideways

Memorizing moments

Expressions seem so clear

Answers them in voices

They never choose to hear

(Not daring to come near)

Of delicate cold fingers

He barely grasps her hand

His eyes remaining focused

Though life was never planned

(And hard to understand)

Watching her obscurely

The violets in her eyes

And though her breath is frozen

It's much warmer than their lies

(And softer than their cries)

With time the only object

The feeling stays estranged

True the voice has faded

Now the face can't see the rain

(Forever free of pain)

(From seeing) sideways, sideways

(Seeing) sideways, sideways