When I was a boy I had this wild imagination
Thought I could be some kinda Jesus Christ Superstar
Wide awake at night I lost my mind in rumination
Conjured up a cure against the war, oh yeah

Then life played its tricks on me
I let go still it sticks with me
Ever changing and trailblazing
Safety belt free rollercoaster ride

Later in my teens I reached some higher understanding
Thought I'd seen everything, felt it'd be fine to die
Struggle through the days to make those nights that never ended
Wondering what it takes to find my style, oh yeah

Then life played its tricks on me
I let go still it sticks with me
Condescending make amending
Best friends forever duty-free party-time

Then I came of age I don't recall the circumstances
Made it through college for some useless arts degree
All I ever learned was how to follow my best intentions
Making sure I find what's plain to see, oh yeah

May life play its tricks on me
Some things will always stick with me
Ever failing self explaining
24/7 hi-fi reality

In my heart I keep a folder
Of everything that she said
When I got to know her
Boy, it really turned my head

Behind the school
Brush against each other's skin
Hold back, play it cool
'Till one is leaning in

Young love is never growing old
Part of the story is never told

She looked over her shoulder
Blew a kiss into the morning sky
Then she crossed the border
Her vapor trail waved goodbye

Late night phone calls
Trying to understand
Teenage heartbreak
All good things must end

Young love sweet as summer rain
Break up, swallow all the pain

I watch the sky, I'm feeling slow
Counting the days, they come and go
You're flashing by, you're in control
You see it all, for all I know

You travel space, you have no fear
Go see the moon from the rear
Down here on earth I persevere
Until I get your signals clear

I'm in love, I’m in love with an astronaut
I'm in love, I’m in love with an astronaut
I'm in love, I’m in love with an astronaut
I'm in love, I’m in love with an astronaut

Next to a star there's something bright
I caught a glimpse of your headlights
The only wish I have tonight
I want to be your satellite

I'm in love, I’m in love with an astronaut
I'm in love, I’m in love with an astronaut
I'm in love, I’m in love with an astronaut
I'm in love, I’m in love with an astronaut

You're the only reason why
I'm never lonely in the night
You're always out there way up high
I turn my telescope against the sky
With a smile, because

I'm in love, I’m in love with an astronaut
I'm in love, I’m in love with an astronaut
I'm in love, I’m in love with an astronaut
I'm in love, I’m in love with an astronaut

Who are you to tell me I was wrong
And doing nothing is all I've ever done
Why don't you just leave me be?

You don't let loose, no, you make me think twice
Explain it one more time with your angry eyes
Until it starts to dawn on me

I see you're right and I was wrong
Took a while to understand
You shone a light that keeps shining on
My way to be a better man

Who am I to say I take no part
In this machinery that keeps breaking your heart
And a million others every day

I know that I can't change the way of the world
But I can stand with you as we overturn
The fences standing in our way

I see you're right and I was wrong
Took a while to understand
You shone a light that keeps shining on
My way to be a better man

Sometimes it's a fight
Can't do anything right
Everything is wrong

Feel it every day
Wish it all away
Nothing gets undone

Far off the beaten track
There's no turning back
No map to show the way

I'm a fool to keep trying
A fool to still go on

All you seemed to know
Watch it come and go
Nothing's here to stay

Breathe in breathe out
What this is all about
No-one can ever say

I'm a fool to keep trying
A fool to still go on

Who could it be at this time
I'm just trying to unwind
Knocking at my door
I feel a change in the air
It's the smell of despair
Guess I know what I'm in for

It's the old killjoy, my friend
You've found your toy again
You hit home every time
No matter how hard I try
To keep you at bay

Went out to see some new band
Drink a beer with my friends
On a Friday night
Still don't know how I could be
Alone in such company
Crumble on the inside

It's the old killjoy, my friend
You've found your toy again
You hit home every time
No matter how hard I try
To keep you at bay

Killjoy, let's make a deal
I'm sick and tired of how you make me feel
Killjoy, you can have this song
But once it's done I want you gone
Get out of my life
Stay forever away

It's the old killjoy, my friend
You've found your toy again
You hit home every time
No matter how hard I try
Stay forever away
(forever away)

I've been sitting here for days
I'm only killing time
I'm slightly out of phase
Can't seem to align

I walk around this village
Up & down the stream
A walk around this village
Is like walking in a dream

You're keeping up the pace
That's reason why
I keep looking for your trace
Hoping I can find you

I wanna follow you around
I wanna bathe in your sound

But I walk around this village
Up & down the stream
A walk around this village
Is like walking in a dream

The sky is drab & grey
I’ve spent another day
Staring at the same old wall
Approaching resignation
After due consideration
I know I don’t know nothing at all

Quoting Socrates
Anytime I please
When I have you on the phone
Till you hang up on me
Philosophically
So I don’t have to feel alone

You're my dopamine dream
libertine movie scene
Sweet-talking all the time
Candy crush sugar rush
kissing all my blues away
We're flying high-grade kerosene
non-stop love machine
Skylines flashing by
Whenever you're around me
Honey, I get carried away

Remember when you told me
You were feeling lonely
I was deaf dumb & blind
I didn't have a clue
But slowly it came through
You just want me by your side

It’s been a long time coming
Now we’re out running
Telling it to all the world
Let’s take another spin
Sing it once again
For everyone who hasn't heard

You're my dopamine dream
libertine movie scene
Sweet-talking all the time
Candy crush sugar rush
kissing all my blues away
We're flying high-grade kerosene
non-stop love machine
Skylines flashing by
Whenever you're around me
Honey, I get carried away

Lalala I'm in love
It feels so fine
Uuuuuuh

Elliott, for Christmas
I will make your wishes
come true, yes I'll do
Underneath the tree in candle light
Later tonight

But now let's go out walking
Drive this silly waiting time away
walk all day
When the Christmas night comes falling down
we're back around

We'll dress up nice & dandy
Grandma's bringing candy, too
Only for you
Then we'll gather round and sing those songs
To sing along

Such a pretty picture
The presents wrapped in silver and in gold
For young and old
I will watch your face light up and smile
All the while

I'm helplessly carried back in time
If only memories could ease my mind

Tomorrow I'll be leaving here
Back looking for a place where I belong
Would you come along?
We'll leave right when the sun's about to rise
Weary eyes

And we'll hit the freeway
Up these shiny hills out of LA
Drive far away
Chasing the mystery of life
Just you & I
You & I

Thought I was the Real McCoy
25 but still a boy
Out in the night
All my desire
Still unspoken

You found me at the break of day
Reached between your shoulder blades
And lay me down
Without a sound
You cut me open

You mumbled some and made a sign
Then you poured the holy wine
It burned a hole
Into my soul
That's still smoking

Angela, you lit the fire
Angela, watched flames grow higher
Angela, radiating destiny
I just couldn't tell
If it's heaven or hell
A-coming for me

The ceiling one big chandelier
Lights came on and disappeared
Dancing for me
Their choreography
Up in the stratosphere

Your head a crackling auburn flame
I closed my eyes and slipped away
A river curled
Through the underworld
To meet the ocean

Angela, don't let go
Angela, I'd never find home
Angela, keep me by your side
Whisper to me
All that you see
With your eagle eye

Lonely like the saints of old
Cigarettes against the cold
The morning light
Leaked through the blinds
Cast a halo