Painter

Painter if only we knew what ran through your mind

Painter maybe we could help you to unwind

I've retraced the steps that led you to me

The moments before you took us all to sea

He betrayed you Painter, I understand

You had no control when you took his hand

And into the walls you hid him so well

But he stays in the work you refuse to sell

At least these are the rumours we hear on the breeze

A portrait entitled 'Man On His Knees'

Painter if only we knew what ran through your mind

Painter maybe we could help you to unwind

You're so unsuspecting, only five feet tall

Your friendly face creases like those cracks in the wall

There's wisdom in that walk and strength in your cane

Surely Painter, you're not the one to blame

(Hmm not the one to blame)

Painter if only we knew what ran through your mind

Painter maybe we could help you to unwind

Painter what are you afraid of that we might find?

Painter maybe we could help you to survive