A Tale That Wasn't Right - Helloween

Hang on, just hang on for a minute I've got something to say I'm not asking you to move on or forget it But these are better days To be wrong all along and admit it Is not amazing grace But to be loved like a song you remember Even when you've changed Tell me, did I go on a tangent? Did I lie through my teeth? Did I cause you to stumble on your feet? Did I bring shame on my family? Did it show when I was weak? Whatever you see, that wasn't me That wasn't me, oh-oh, that wasn't me When you're lost you will toss every lucky coin you'll ever trust And you'll hide from your God like he ever turned his back on us And you'll fall all the way to the bottom and land on your own knife And you'll learn who you are, even if it doesn't take your life Tell me, did I go on a tangent? Did I lie through my teeth? Did I cause you to stumble on your feet? Did I bring shame on my family? Did it show when I was weak? Whatever you see, that wasn't me That wasn't me, oh-oh, that wasn't me But I want you to know that you'll never be alone I wanna believe Do I make myself a blessing to everyone I meet? When you fall I will catch you on your feet Do I spend time with my family? Did it show when I was weak? When that's what you see, that will be me That will be me That will be me That will be me

Wasting away at your job (that ain't right) Are you fronting on my squad? (that ain't right) And you're always acting hard (that ain't right) Nah, that ain't right, no no no Trying to pull my card (that ain't right) Continuing this facade (that ain't right) Calling yourself God (that ain't right) Nah, that ain't right, shit ain't like that While emcees were burning ism I earned degrees in journalism Learning the system and about how freedom of speech is worth killing for But watch what you say in all those interviews You're in limbo? Well, we're in limbo too Contact the dead to get advice from Ann Landers Transmit personal problems like head lice in bandanas The big man on campus has delusions of grandeur Doing a thesis on ebonics, unconsciously using poor grammar Your mannerisms are suitable to cancer victims How much opposition does it take for your stance or position To dance to this rhythm? (you're jignorant, baby) Dance to this rhythm (go ahead, baby) Ah, forget it; it's actually accepted for rappers to have no ethics Their albums would benefit if they put in half the effort I attended candlelight vigils for Matthew Sheppard While you put out another "fuck you, faggot" record I blame my hate mail on typographical errors, correct the misspellings And then send out "thank you" notes for the love letters Accept rejection when I get a return to sender Reject acceptance when the girl's got an agenda I've entered this brave new world of true cowards Talking about, "no one goes to shows no more, they're too crowded" So they stay home and burn shit, then they say "I downloaded your life off the net, totally worth it" It's 2000, time to stop acting like assholes It ain't about backpackers or cash flow Fashionable afros, salon-style dreads or frat clothes And it ain't about these fucking loud mouths shouting "battle!" African medallions didn't sell platinum albums That's part of the reason why you think hip-hop died It was here before you were. It'll be here in the future Life's not a bitch, she's just sick of being personified That Ain't Right This household is filled with the half-deads They've got a mouthful of pills because they're crack heads They shout that I'm ill, but they're doubtful of skill With the type of stabbing that turns my back red I don't blast lead, I write until my pen explodes All over fashion dreads and your Ecko clothes I don't listen when they say "shit ain't ever gonna change" And they say I ain't got no soul

The nights are colder now Maybe I should close the door And anyway the snow has covered all your footsteps And I can follow you no more The fire still burns at night The memories are warm and clear But everybody knows It's hard to be alone this time of year It was only a winter's tale Just another winter's tale And why should the world take notice Of one more love that's failed? A love that can never be Though it meant a lot to you and me On a world-wide scale We're just another winter's tale While I stand alone A bell is ringing far away I wonder if you're here I wonder if you're listening I wonder where you are today Good luck, I wish you well For all that wishes may be worth I hope that love and strength Are with you for the length Of your time on earth It was only a winter's tale Just another winter's tale And why should the world take notice Of one more love that's failed? It's a love that can never be Though it meant a lot to you and me On a world-wide scale We're just another winter's tale It was only a winter's tale Just another winter's tale And why should the world take notice Of one more love that's failed? It's a love that can never be Though it meant a lot to you and me On a world-wide scale We're just another winter's tale We're just another winter's tale

It's winter-fall Red skies are gleaming Oh, seagulls are flying over Swans are floatin' by Smoking chimney-tops Am I dreaming? Am I dreaming? The nights draw in There's a silky moon up in the sky Yeah, children are fantasising Grown-ups are standin' by What a super feeling Am I dreaming? Am I dreaming? Woah, woah, woah, woah (Dreaming) So quiet and peaceful (Dreaming) Tranquil and blissful (Dreaming) There's a kind of magic in the air (Dreaming) What a truly magnificent view (Dreaming) A breathtaking scene (With the dreams of the world) (In the palm of your hand) (Dreaming) A cosy fireside chat (Dreaming) A little this, a little that (Dreaming) Sound of merry laughter skippin' by (Dreaming) Gentle rain beatin' on my face (Dreaming) What an extraordinary place (And the dream of the child) (Is the hope of the, hope of the man) It's all so beautiful Like a landscape painting in the sky Yeah, mountains are zoomin' higher Little girls scream and cry My world is spinnin' And spinnin' and spinnin' It's unbelievable Sends me reeling Am I dreaming? Am I dreaming? Ooh, it's bliss

Throw away, your yesterday A cautionary tale where there's nothing left to gain Tell me, how'd your soul collapse? A haunted past Just excuses I know that you are Violent chemistry Your toxic enemy Watching while I burn Hurting just because you like it A happy nihilist Endless horizons You could pick any sunset but you're eclipsing me Try to decipher The endless path that took you to your personal wasteland Hopeless causing pain Violent chemistry Your toxic enemy Watching while I burn Hurting just because you like it A happy nihilist I try to float along with the tide I try but we still seem to collide I try to reset and override

In a house up the hill Lies a boy, he's sleeping still And the time's creeping by 'Till the world prepares to die Then again out of dust Will arise what ended last And the boy will awake Give his dream a little brake And the story nnow goes on and on and on and on As the old has died the new arises And a child will Light the Universe Light the Universe We got blind, we can't read the signs Light the Universe Light the Universe We don't find what's hidden in Our mind Under sand in a sea Covered with eternity Beats a heart with no fame Quietly whispering my name When my time has run out I will hear it very loud Telling tales I once knew But forgot by losing you And the story has gone on and on and on and on As the old has died the new arises And a cild will Light the Universe Light the Universe We got blind, we can't read the signs Light the Universe Light the Universe We don't find what's hidden in our mind Light the Universe Light the Universe We got blind, we can't read the signs Light the Universe Light the Universe We don't find what's hidden in our mind In a house up the hill Lies a boy, he's sleeping still And the time's creeping by 'Till the world prepares to die...

You're hangin' around and got nothin' to do You wanna get out some pills in front of you You fly on invisible wings Be careful, my friend, for too many can kill You say that the meaning of life's in those pills You forget all earthly things You swallow your pill, you wanna feel free A trip to a world made of games You do it again, yet it's never the same But a junkie's not something to be Starlight, fallin' in deep through your eyes Starlight, shinnin' down for your soul to rise Now there's a needle lying in front of you I'm frightened of those things but I know what you'll do You need it to escape from the night, ha ha You ride on through heaven, you don't feel no pain You ride on and ride on, again and again On the needle that brings you the light You feel the mind-blowin', stuff flow through your veins You take off and fly to the sun But when you get too near, your wings will be burnt You'll die in the flames and you'll fall Starlight, fallin' in deep through your eyes Starlight, shinnin' down for your soul to rise You feel the mind-blowin', stuff flow through your veins You take off and fly to the sun But when you get too near, your wings will be burnt You'll die in the flames and you'll fall Starlight, fallin' in deep through your eyes Starlight, shinnin' down for your soul Starlight, fallin' in deep through your eyes Starlight, shinnin' down for your soul to rise