Exiles
Dan Fogelberg · Exiles [1987]
We are exiles
Living undercover
Looking for another day to make it all work out
Exiles
Standing in the shadows
We are exiles
Weary of the battles
Looking for another day to make it all work out
You sit here
And I sit there
Looking at you used to be like looking in a mirror
But now it's dark
No light reflects
It never ends like one expects
I don't know where we went wrong
If I knew that I'd never had to write this song
But here we stand
So far apart
Separate pieces of a
Broken heart
(We live like)
Exiles running from each other
We are exiles
Living undercover
Looking for another day to make it all work out
Exiles
Standing in the shadows
We are exiles
Weary of the battles
Looking for another day to make it all work out
You said you need time to think
But I just couldn't go on living on the brink
So now we take this frozen stance
In hopes that we'll find one more chance
Different wants and different needs
Moving through our changes at such different speeds
I don't know why
And I don't know when
But somewhere we'll find love again
Exiles running from each other
We are exiles
Living undercover
Looking for another day to make it all work out
Exiles running from each other
We are exiles
Living undercover
Looking for another day to make it all work out
Exiles
Standing in the shadows
We are exiles
Weary of the battles
Looking for another day to make it all work out
Exiles
Dan Fogelberg's 1987 album Exiles represents a significant chapter in his discography, showcasing his signature blend of folk-rock and introspective songwriting. The title track serves as a poignant exploration of displacement and emotional distance, themes that frequently permeated Fogelberg's work during this era. Known for his intricate guitar arrangements and melodic sensibility, Fogelberg crafted a sound that resonated deeply with listeners seeking lyrical depth and musical sophistication. This recording stands as a testament to his ability to convey complex human experiences through accessible, heartfelt compositions. While Fogelberg is often celebrated for earlier hits, the Exiles period highlights his continued evolution as a songwriter, maintaining the artistic integrity that defined his career throughout the 1980s.