manic gypsy

(acapello with harmony) 

VERSE 1: Girl, I have no 
bad feelings 
towards you 
But I 
can not 
do this 
anymore  

(break into the song) 

VERSE 2: This bond is too dependent (8) 
on us playing specific roles (8) 
it's these roles - they no longer fit me (9)
and it's time to close the door (8) 

CHORUS: You, were always beautiful (7) 
manic gypsy performer (7) 
dancer - hunter - sensual (7) 
And I was the steady shadow in your life (10) 
I was the janitor (6) 
shuffling quietly (6)
peering silently and (5) 
following with my broom (6) 
Sweeping up the messes you... left behind (10) 

And it worked for me at a time (8) 
When I was not quite comfortable (8) 
getting attention, but now I... (8) 
am comfortable in my own skin (8) 
And I am no longer content (8) 
With this situation we are in (8) 

BRIDGE: What others have seen for ages (8) 
And were waiting for me to see (8)
I now see clearly with new vision(9) 
What others have seen for years (8) 
Wondering why I never saw it (9) 
When it was all so very clear (8) 
I now see...our bond for what it is (9) 
and what it is no longer suits me. (9)   

One person constantly performing (10) 
Begging to be adored by strangers (10) 
Another's happiness still existing (10) 
If she is admired or ignored (10) 
and we just don't connect anymore (9) 

VERSE 2: not pleased being just a prop in your scene (9) 
But that's what you'd prefer me to be (9) 
this need to be the chief attraction (9) 
Always competing unconsciously (9)  
Well, only bonds among equals interest me (11) 

CHORUS: You, were always beautiful (7) 
manic gypsy performer (7) 
dancer - hunter - sensual (7) 
And I was the steady shadow in your life (10) 
I was the janitor (6) 
shuffling quietly (6)
peering silently and (5) 
following with my broom (6) 
Sweeping up the messes you... left behind (10) 

BRIDGE 2: And (1) 
so (1) 
girl (1) 
I wish you fame (4) 
I wish you happiness (6)  
I wish you fortune (5) 
I wish you balance (4) 
I wish you beauty (5) 

(slower?) 
VERSE 3: And on this note (4) 
on this note (3) 
I say goodbye to the manic gypsy (9) 
dancing free or so it always seemed. (9)