Written by: Derek Webb
Appears on: Self Titled
Lyrics:
Though I am small I’ve seen things far beyond these city walls
The land is flat and it rolls for miles
I don’t know much I know I’ve many places yet to see
I know I’ve been here for a while
Wouldn’t you know just when I thought I had this figured out
I’m back at my first day at school
Trying not to think too loud I raise my hand to scratch my head
I’ve no ideas of what to do
‘Cause something’s changed today
And what it is I just can’t say
And if I don’t seem okay
Well I’m okay
So sue me, sue me, if I just don’t want coffee tonight
Back in this coffee house where we just met a week ago
Now we’ve been friends since we were young
But all our conversations are hitting walls we can’t ignore
We can hide but we can’t run
And I can’t run from you
Or what we’ve run into
Now regardless what I choose
We both lose
It must be getting late
Where’s my head
Where is my head
Where is my head
I still hear you telling me what a big mistake I’ve made
Funny, that’s what I’ve been telling you
I can lead a horse to water
You can even make him drink
But you can’t change his point of view
Tonight as I was driving home I passed a coffee shop
You know I wrestled with the truth
And how I’d explain to you what you could never understand
And how I’d keep my mind from you
But that’s the price I pay
Your way is not my way
Today’s another day
And it’s okay
I think I need some rest
Rest my head, arrest my head
Note:These are the lyrics from the Self Titled CD.
See also: MusicBrainz.
The original version of this song is found on the “Just Don’t Want Coffee” album. That version of the song has a richer, warmer, independent feel to it. Prior to it’s release on the “Self-Titled” album, under the guidance of Wayne Watson from Warner Alliance, Derek re-wrote parts of this tune. The original lyrics hold a special place in many fans’ hearts. However, Derek said of the re-written lyrics, “To me, the song is much more pointed now, and conveys the emotion better.”…