
You had the grace to hold yourself-

While those around you crawled.

They crawled out of the woodwork-

And they whispered into your brain

They set you on the treadmill-

And they made you change your name.

And it seems to me you lived your life-

Like a candle in the wind;

Never knowing who to cling to-

When the rain set in.

And I would have liked to have known you-

But I was just a kid.

Your candle burned out long before-

Your legend ever did.

I say, your candle burned out long before-

Your legend ever di- i- i- i -id.

Music by Elton John
Lyrics by Bernie Taupin
Available on the album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
© 1973 Dick James Music Limited
Fecking brilliant. Awesome!
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ReplyDeleteThat was really good- that said... I'm SO glad the actual hockey season is about to begin-
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Disturbing, but good. I'm torn. And slightly traumatised.
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