Richard Pryor Addresses a Tearful Nation — текст песни (Joe Henry)

Sometimes I think Ive almost fooled myself

Sometimes I think Ive almost fooled myself--

Spreading out my wings

Above us like a tree,

Laughing now, out loud

Almost like I was free



I look at you as the thing I wanted most

You look at me and its like youve seen a ghost

I wear the face

Of all this has cost:

Everything you tried to keep away from me,

Everything I took from you and lost



Lights shine above me, theyre like your eyes above the street

Lights shine below me, theyre like stars beneath my feet

I stood on your shoulders

And I walked on my hands,

You watched me while I tried to fall

You cant bear to watch me land



Take me away, carry me like a dove

Take me away, carry me like a dove

Love me like youre lying

Let me feel you near,

Remember me for trying

And excuse me while I disappear