Slings And Arrows

© 2018 Mark Cote

I'm not perfect
neither are you
we all stumble sometimes
that's just what we do

don't look at someone
with your tainted eyes
we have to heal ourself
before looking outside

if we open our hearts
and open our minds
we'll find that strength
hidden deep inside

(chorus) I'll weather those slings and arrows
                  but won't throw them back
                  won't throw them back
                  I know the road is narrow
                  but I won't turn back
                  won't turn to go back

we lash out in anger
lash out in fear
learning to be mortal
part of why we're here

don't feed that fire
is something I have learned
when you play with fire
we all will get burned

(chorus)
(instrumental)

we need love most
after we fall
bitterness stings
and builds up a wall

times like this
we sink or swim
learn to rise up
or the tide pulls us in

(chorus)

I'm not perfect
neither are you
we all stumble sometimes
that's just what we do

Til We're Teenagers Again

© 2018 Mark Cote

Our love can divide
the moon and the stars
feels like we're dancing on a moonbeam
wherever we are

a bumpy road
but together we go
in it for the long haul
this makes our love grow

(chorus) when you wonder how long this will last
                   I'll love you 'til we're teenagers again
                  I will love you love you
                  'til we're teenagers again

our love's a surprise
to a world outside
when they can't see how we feel
it's blinding their eyes

(bridge) oh I love you
                  aww, I love you too
                  you know this feels ageless
                  how far will it go
                  on the other side
                  we'll do it all over again

our love can transcend
the time and the space
erasing all the wrinkles
and scars on a face

(chorus)

A New Understanding

© 2018 Mark Cote

don't be ashamed to cry
don't be ashamed to laugh
the world doesn't add up
just do the math

we wandered off track now
along the way
how far we are now
I cannot say

(bridge) cynical hearts
                  and tired minds
                  watch and watch
                  the world unwind

we're stronger together
than we are apart
minds tied up
can't make a new start

(chorus) It's a new understanding
                  a helping handing
                  a new understanding
                  for you and me
                  a new understanding
                  whatever will be
                  will be

people think long now
'cause times running short
near-sighted players
it's a big league sport

child of the 60's
watch the flowers grow
what we have forgotten
they already know

(chorus)

it's a new understanding

It All Can Change

© 2018 Mark Cote

never know what's in front of you
or how to turn the page
the promises
the security
the sense of feeling home
in a minute
in a sin it can all change

venture off the beaten path
once you've crossed you never come back
crumpled rose
shattered glass
the illusion that was real
in a minute
in a sin it can all change

(chorus) it can all change with a single word
                  or maybe something nobody heard
                  but in a minute
                  in a sin it can all change

walking on eggshells so it seems
the nightmare now becomes the dream
is it steady
is it strong
the high-wire that you're on
in a minute
in a sin it can all change

(chorus)