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Behind The Eight Ball

from Open to the Moment by Michael Gabriel

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There was light shining down on me
Shining down on everything that I needed to see
So I packed my bags
And headed for the palm trees
Freeways
With sandy people inside

Since I arrived something inside of me died
Everyday I scraped by
This life is for the dogs
Dogs eat better than me

First it took away everything that I owned
Everything that I knew and used to get along
Friends are of the past
Heart’s in pieces
And I’m out of glue

I know that it breaks your heart
It breaks mine too
Living so far apart
Night after night
Day after day
What the hell am I doing
With my life anyway

Slog like a slave
At a job I hate
For a chance a hope
A twist of fate
But I keep on rolling sevens
And I’m lying behind the eight ball

Slowly my mind
Has been twisted through time
I think to myself
I’m losing myself
I just got ahead
But I’m stealing tokens from the house

Nothing makes much sense to me
Working for green
With no meaning
Cruel to give a man desire
‘Cause I’m running out of fuel to take me higher
But I will keep on moving on

Thought I had a choice
But I never control
Born with creative disposition
Love to fight the odds
4900 to one

Never had a doubt
Never thought twice about
Reaching the top
Reserved a spot
Well I just lost the ticket
And the doorman’s bigger than me

Looks like it’s the back door baby
For me

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from Open to the Moment, released January 1, 2003

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Michael Gabriel Denver, Colorado

Michael is a troubadour who has toured and recorded extensively in North America. His vocally driven songs tell an emotional story rooted in a pop foundation. "Akin to heartfelt songsmiths Jim Croce, James Taylor... Gabriel, possesses a sage, soothing voice that instantly engages listeners." Coral Andrews - The Record. This artist's heartfelt tunes carry a timeless sound. ... more

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