The Telltales
 

Don't Go Quietly

It’s no big deal
This blue tinge he feels
The highs of life still hold some small appeal

Ask how he’s been
He just puts up a screen
But things are always worse than how they seem

And we’ve all seen him slowly sinking down
No cries for help, he’ll sink without a sound

Don’t go quietly
When you can’t get through
Hands will gather you

Don’t go quietly
Call out when you need
Ears will hear your plea

To give this a name
Brings a burden of shame
It’s easier to carry on the same

There’s not a trace
On his public face
Of all the things he’s kept so well in place

And we’ve all seen him slowly drift away
Waiting for those words he just won’t say

Don’t go quietly
When you can’t get through
Hands will gather you

Don’t go quietly
Call out when you need
Ears will hear your plea

Fighting on your own
Is a war you’ll never win
The trouble’s only grown
Since you drew yourself in

Don’t go quietly
When you can’t get through
Hands will gather you

Don’t go quietly
Call out when you need
Ears will hear your plea


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Recording and Mixing: Steve Shipley, Lemon Studios, 2007. Produced by The Telltales and Steve Shipley. Mastering: William Bowden, King Willy Sound. All recordings ©2007 Toby Roberts, Will Belford, Steve Shipley, Neil Rankin. Written works (lyrics and music) tracks 1 and 2 ©2006 Roxie Music. Written works (lyrics and music) all other tracks ©2004-2007 Toby Roberts.