Be One of Us

from Where the Sorrow Sirens Sing by Matt Rhodes

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Be One of Us

Why don't you come and be one of us
It might just suit you better
Either you're on or off the bus
Better than your bed sleeping with the dead
And you'll see the sun keeps coming up
Either you're on or off the bus

This time
I found a coat of many colors
It shines
Just like a clover to discover
I won't be making you pay to bathe in the glow that it brings
And if you're breaking away I won't be pulling the strings

Why don't you come and be one of us
It might just suit you better
Either you're on or off the bus
Never looking back
When the deck is stacked
Against you
To fill your broken cup
Either you're on or off the bus

If you think of leaving
All your hoping and believing
Will be down the drain
Give it up with trying
‘Cause you might as well be drying
Up the pouring rain
Thunder clouds are swelling
And there really is no telling
If it’s all in vain
But it’s plain
You want something more
And you’ve got one foot out of the door

This fire
That has been kindled for the ages
Inspires
Even the sinful as it rages
You might reduce it to embers
But it will always return
And though there may be contenders
See how brightly it burns

Why don't you come and be one of us
It might just suit you better
Either you're on or off the bus
If you feel alone
Like a sinking stone
In the sea
Get out from your rut
Either you're on or off the bus

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from Where the Sorrow Sirens Sing, released March 19, 2021

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Matt Rhodes Rochester, New York

Matt Rhodes is a singer/songwriter whose music can be described as a synthesis of The Rolling Stones, The Byrds, and early Neil Diamond.

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