John Smith - Silent In The Rushes Lyrics

We fell deep in conversation
It was one that lasted years
We spoke as only friends will
Of hopes and dreams and fears
Filling all the glasses
And climbing ever higher
Another desperate boy
Pouring petrol on the fire

There were nights when it was risky
And I thought we'd not return
From the days we woke up screaming
Wondering how we got so burned
Silent in the rushes
Stripped of all his clothes
Another lonely boy
Walks down another lonely road

Like some holy rolling fighter
The bruises bore no shame
In the darkness we saw angels
But they were demons all the same
Speaking up to Jesus
We were certain he looked down
Past his hungry servant
To a better part of town

Where there was beer and there was whisky
Sometimes pills and then cocaine
Well, you had to learn first-hand about
The toll that must be paid
Silent in the rushes
Stripped of all his clothes
Another lonely boy walks down
Another lonely road

I suppose it doesn't matter
How sweet the evenings flow
It was clear that we were failing
But we put on such a show
If you'd only seen us drinking
And known the thirst of our desire
One or two of the boys stayed out
Never to retire

There were nights when it was risky
And I thought we'd not return
From the days we woke up screaming
Wondering how we got so burned
Silent in the rushes
Stripped of all his clothes
Another lonely boy
Walks down another lonely road"