Adam Ruchman

Lyrics

What's It Like To Be You

What's it like to be you
Don't know what I would do
Life's so different to me
I've been blind, I couldn't see

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I drive to work, in my car
It's still dark, I see a star
I'm at peace, 
Not knowing

It's a tale as old as time
Some are pushed back in the line
Those in front don't see behind
We need to turn around
Turn the hell around

We go to dinner, at the bar
It doesn't matter, near or far
I'm safe
Not knowing

It's a tale as old as time
Some are pushed back in the line
Those in front don't see behind
We need to turn around
Turn the hell around

What's it like, to be you
I need now to have a view
It's not enough, just to see
I need to speak out to be free

It's a tale as old as time
Some are pushed back in the line
Those in front don't see behind
We need to turn around
Turn the hell around

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We Are Small

Need to get out of the routine

Goin places that we've never seen

Up and down the mountains we must go

Leave behind everything we know

Look how small we really are

With the sky stretched out so wide and far

Look how small we really are

When we look at space and all the stars

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On the road we could feel so free

I can't wait to find out who we'll be

Make the most of opportunities

Endless paths and possibilities

Look how small we really are

With the sky stretched out so wide and far

Look how small we really are

When we look at space and all the stars

Look how small we really are

With the sky stretched out so wide and far

Look how small we really are

When we look at space and all the stars

Need to get into the routine

Get to work, don't forget the dream

Let things go keep an even keel

We are small remember how to feel

Look how small we really are

With the sky stretched out so wide and far

Look how small we really are

When we look at space and all the stars

Don't Care

I don’t really care 

What's your point of view 

Can't we just find something to do 

Kick back, forget the day 

We should celebrate 

You can laugh and forget the hate 

I don't even care what you think you know 

I don't care just let it go 

I won't get sucked in 

Don't let them take your fun 

When will this ever be done 

Chill out, that's the way 

Be happy, can't you see 

Don't forget that we are free 

I don't even care what you think you know 

I don't care just let it go 

Problems will come and they will go 

You can get through it fast or slow 

People around us are the key 

Remember, above all, we are free 

I don't even care what you think you know 

I don't care just let it go 

I don't even care what you think you know 

I don't care just let it go 

Warmth

I'm floating on my back I feel the warmth of the sun

It radiates throughout me, I am one

My eyes open wide and I see you

A white sky above us no yellow or blue

Floating 93 million miles away

When we turn our backs it turns gray

We should turn to each other, towards the light

Share our warmth every day and every night

I'm standing on the beach I feel the warmth of the sand

It emanates throughout me up to my hand

My ears listen and I hear you

The night breeze surrounds us its nothing new

Floating 93 million miles away

When we turn our backs it turns gray

We should turn to each other, towards the light

Share our warmth every day and every night

Fire dances warmly when you're next to me

Other times its you that I still feel 

Inner warmth is all we really ever need

It shines so brightly, it's there for everyone to see

I'm sitting on the floor I feel the warmth of the fire

It permeates throughout me now I feel higher

My hands reach out for you and you feel it too

Just a wall behind us no yellow or blue

Meant To Be

Watch the sun goes down

you're in a wedding gown

what will become of the rest of our lives

Waves rolling in and out

that's what its all about

we'll make it up with our collective vibes

Winds cause the leaves to swirl

no longer boy and girl

now we are more than just you and me

Snow makes it all look clean

as if we're in a dream

time spins quietly while we don't see

This is how our sweet life is meant to be

Make it what we want, don't follow, we are free

This is how our sweet life is meant to be

Live it the way we want, just let them see

Rain washes it away

We live another day

moving through life while we're standing still

Flowers bloom in the ground

our path that we have found

takes us to where it should, we know it will

Rivers swell and flow

onward we must go

savoring the moments of each twist and turn

Trees grow empty now

I don't remember how

lots to be proud of and still to learn

This is how our sweet life is meant to be

Make it what we want, don't follow, we are free

This is how our sweet life is meant to be

Live it the way we want, just let them see

Paralyzed

Come home from working, it was a long day
I change my clothes and i’m feeling ok
I pay the bills and I put them away
Talk to the family, but not much to say
We eat some dinner, but it’s over fast
Looked forward to it, but now it has passed

We all disperse and no one remains
By myself, conflicted/ ashamed
I want to hang out, be social and fun,
The kids have homework, it’s late when they’re done
I should sit with them and help them get wise
But I’m alone and I’m paralyzed

I can’t move, I know I should; If I could break it then I would
I can’t move I’m paralyzed; I wish I had an alibi
I can’t move, I know I should; If I could break it then I would
I can’t move I’m paralyzed; I wish I had an alibi

I worked all week, I got nothing left now
The weekend saves me, but I don’t know how
Saturday errands, they had to get done
Sunday morning, it’s time for some fun
I should be hanging out with the guys
But I’m alone and I’m paralyzed

I can’t move, I know I should; If I could break it then I would
I can’t move I’m paralyzed; I wish I had an alibi
I can’t move, I know I should; If I could break it then I would
I can’t move I’m paralyzed; I wish I had an alibi

Sometimes I control it
other times I can’t see
Too bad it gets the better
of me, of me

I can’t move, I know I should; If I could break it then I would
I can’t move I’m paralyzed; I wish I had an alibi
I can’t move, I know I should; If I could break it then I would
I can’t move I’m paralyzed; I wish I had an alibi

I'm Alive

I walked down the city streets and no one looked at me

My eyes looked to the sky afraid of what they'd see

All the people disappeared and only clouds remained

It was then I realized that I'd become unchained

Heart, I'm Alive

Mind, I'm Alive

I walk down the city streets and no one looks at me

My eyes look straight ahead knowing what they'll see

Lots of people looking up wondering what to do

It's only now I realize, It's not what it's who

Heart, I'm Alive

Mind, I'm Alive

I'm Alive