Slipping Away – A House – letras

I once had everything my heart desiredI was always looking forwardI once knew everything there was to knowI was the only one who thought soI once was everything a man should beTall, red, rich and handsomeI had morality, Mr. personalityGive my guidance to anyone who’d take itLove of the year, captain of my classCrew member of the monthI’d hit the headlinesHeads I’d win; Tails, I’d loseGuess what? Tails wonIt’s all slipping awaySlowly and surelySlipping awayI once loved everything in everyoneI grew up quick when things went wrongI once dreamt life was a bed of rosesUntil I lay down in a bed of thornsI once thought the world would bow down at my feetI would just sit back and let things happenThen I woke up in a blinding flash of lightAnd out of nowhere I saw this faint figureQuite clearly pointing its fingerAnd then I heard a voice say « My son,This world is for the taking but only if you want it bad enough. »I said « My god, I have tried! »(chorus)I had promise, ate with a silver spoon, fed from a silver plateI had dedication, I had respect, I was God’s gift to mankindI had a head full of dreams, I believed in thingsNow, I’ve got a pocket full of nothing, I keep on losing it(chorus)Thank you very much