Lyrics

The Neighbor Next Door

The pain swells in your head
Too much bourbon last night
You shuffle from the bed
Searchin’ for the nearest light
You don’t want to stay
But you can’t get away
You’ve already lost a day
And you wonder

The rain pours on your life
You are at your wits end
The kids return tonight
They’ll be wantin’ fed again
Your ex sends a text
And you’re all distressed
It’s more of his idle threats
But you wonder – what are you going to do ?

It’s the neighbor next door
He’s the man you’re lookin’ for
He’s the one you really need
He’s been through it all before (He has seen)
He’s the one you need to see (true divinity)
I can’t help you anymore

The hurt shows in your face
You know that you’re loosin’ ground
Trying to find your place
Mom and Dad are not around
You can’t pay the bills
You’re all out of pills
Your young one has got the chills
And he wonders - what are you going to do ?

It’s the neighbor next door
He’s the man you’re lookin’ for
He’s the one you really need
He’s been through it all before (He has seen)
He’s the one you need to see (true divinity)
I can’t help you anymore

- You’ve got to help yourself
- He’s always been here
- He’s with us all the time

Jay Banwell
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