Now and Then

Now and then, I must admit I wonder if I had the chance

To vanquish foes with nothing more than just a glance

How perfect every single day would be



To never wait in driving rain for the bus that never came

Not to be the one to blame for anybody else's misery



Now and then, I contemplate a different way around this day

With nothing more than simple words, so I can say

I'm quite content and happy being me



Walking tall with peace of mind

To leave no childhood dreams behind

Arriving home to always find

Things just as I know they ought to be



Now and then, I must admit I wonder if I had the chance

To vanquish foes with nothing more than just a glance

How perfect every single day would be



To never wait in driving rain for the bus that never came

And not to be the one to blame for anybody else's misery



Now and then, I wake up when it hits me like a ton of bricks

I realise it's me who has to take the licks

No angels up there looking after me



No rainbow with a pot of gold

No cloak to shield me from the cold

No pill to stop me growing old

Dreams fading into stark reality