01 - Eraser

[00:11.06] I was born inside a small town, I lost that state of mind

[00:13.26] Learned to sing inside the Lord's house, but stopped at the age of nine

[00:15.99] I forget when I get awards now the wave I had to ride

[00:18.86] The paving stones I played upon, they kept me on the grind

[00:22.02] So blame it on the pain that blessed me with the life

[00:25.31] Friends and family filled with envy when they should be filled with pride

[00:27.49] And when the world's against me is when I really come alive

[00:30.00] And everyday that Satan tempts me, I try to take it in my stride

[00:33.05] You know that I've got whisky with white lies and smoke in my lungs

[00:36.12] I think life has got to the point I know without it's no fun

[00:38.95] I need to get in the right mind and clear myself up

[00:41.74] Instead, I look in the mirror questioning what I've become

[00:44.50] I guess it's a stereotypical day for someone like me

[00:47.24] Without a nine-to-five job or an uni degree

[00:50.09] To be caught up in the trappings of the industry

[00:52.80] Show me the locked doors, I find another use for the key

[00:55.56] And you'll see

[00:56.64] I'm well aware of certain things that can destroy a man like me

[01:01.69] But with that said give me one more, higher

[01:07.38] Another one to take the sting away

[01:14.49] I am happy on my own, so here I'll stay

[01:20.27] Save your lovin' arms for a rainy day

[01:25.55] And I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser

[01:29.65] I used to think that nothing could be better than touring the world with my songs

[01:32.98] I chased the pictured perfect life, I think they painted it wrong

[01:35.80] I think that money is the root of evil and fame is hell

[01:39.15] Relationships and hearts you fixed, they break as well

[01:41.63] And ain't nobody wanna see you down in the dumps

[01:44.38] Because you're living your dream, man, this shit should be fun

[01:47.36] Please know that I'm not trying to preach like I'm Reverend Run

[01:49.91] I beg you, don't be disappointed with the man I've become

[01:52.95] Our conversations with my father on the A14

[01:55.50] Age twelve telling me I've gotta chase those dreams

[01:58.46] Now I'm playing for the people, dad, and they know me

[02:01.14] With my beat and small guitar wearing the same old jeans

[02:04.03] Wembley Stadium crowd's two-hundred-and-forty-thou'

[02:06.80] I may have grown up but I hope that Damien's proud

[02:09.60] And to the next generation, inspiration's allowed

[02:12.55] The world may be filled with hate but keep erasing it now

[02:15.37] Somehow

[02:16.21] I'm well aware of certain things that will befall a man like me

[02:21.08] But with that said give me one more, higher

[02:28.50] Another one to take the sting away

[02:33.76] Oh, I am happy on my own, so here I'll stay

[02:39.21] Save your lovin' arms for a rainy day

[02:44.70] And I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser

[02:49.33] And I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser

[02:55.42] And I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser

[03:00.26] Welcome to the new show

[03:03.05] I guess you know I've been away

[03:06.06] But where I'm heading, who knows

[03:08.82] But my heart will stay the same

[03:11.56] Welcome to the new show

[03:15.47] I guess you know I've been away

[03:19.01] But where I'm heading, who knows

[03:20.36] My pain, eraser

[03:24.23] And I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser

[03:29.67] And I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser

[03:35.22] And I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser

[03:41.07] And I'll find comfort in my pain, eraser