the sun has blessed 
the rays are gone
and all the kids have left their tears and gone home

sweet 17, sour 29
and I can’t explain myself 
what I’d hoped to find
you were all so kind
when I was near

and if you’re still feeling down
then maybe I need me around
to love and hold you 
don’t say I hadn’t told you so
maybe I need me around

I had no luck
I had no shame
I had no cause just 17 days of rain
and you in my eyes

just one more song to slay this earth
and I can’t explain myself
just what it’s worth
it was all I had but not all I need
and I can’t escape the fact that I still bleed

and if you’re still feeling down
then maybe I need me around
to let them scold you
and don’t say I hadn’t told you so 
maybe I need me around

I had no voice
I had no drive
I had no choice
I’ve done my time
I had my self
I had my band
I had my love
and I had no hand
in watching it all fall apart

and if you’re still feeling down
then maybe you need me around
to love and hold you
don’t say I hadn’t told you so
maybe I need me around