From the recording 50 Year Old Fossil
A poetic, aching meditation on trying to communicate with people who only hear what they want. One of the record’s most intimate vocal performances.
Lyrics
Words in a Well
(by Harold Mike Sizemore)
Verse 1
Hear the cries from far away
Ushering in the dark and grey
Feel the hate within their heart
We’ll never make a brand-new start
Chorus
I’m speaking words in a well
Words won’t break the spell
I’m just a cog in the wheel
I’m speaking words in a well
Verse 2
We traded words to be civil
But it all wasted breath
While many stave from evil
Aren’t you tired of winning yet?
Chorus
I’m speaking words in a well
Words won’t break the spell
I’m just a cog in the wheel
I’m speaking words in a well
Bridge
Said my piece a thousand times
It won’t stop their cries
The world has come undone
I’m speaking words in a well
Final Chorus
I’m speaking words in a well
Words won’t break the spell
I’m just a cog in the wheel
I’m speaking words in a well