Evaporated
Ben Folds · The Best Imitation Of Myself - A Retrospective [2011]
And what I've thrown away
And where the hell I've ended up
On this glary random day
Were the things I really cared about
Just left along the way
From being too pent up and proud
Woke up way too late
Feeling hung over and old
And the sun was shining bright
And I walked barefoot down the road
Started thinking about my old man
It seems that all men
Wanna get into a car and go...
Anywhere?
[Chorus]
Here I stand,
Sad & free
I can't cry and I can't see
What I've done
Oh God...What have I done
Don't you know I'm numb, man
No I can't feel a thing at all
Cause its all smiles and business these days
and I'm indifferent to the loss
I've faith that there's a soul somewhere
that's leading me around
I wonder if she knows
Which way is down...
[Chorus]
I poured my heart out
I poured my heart out
it evaporated...see?
Blind man on a canyon's edge
of a Panoramic scene
Or maybe I'm a kite
That's flying high & random
Dangling a string
Or slumped over in a vacant room
Head on a stranger's knee
I'm sure back home
They think I've lost my mind.
[Chorus]
Evaporated
Evaporated stands as a poignant song in Ben Folds' expansive discography, appearing on the 2011 retrospective compilation The Best Imitation Of Myself. The track captures the artist's signature blend of piano-driven rock and introspective lyricism, hallmarks that have defined his career since the mid-1990s. While often associated with his earlier work with the Ben Folds Five, this recording reflects the matured songwriting style evident in his solo projects. The song navigates themes of transience and emotional dissolution, delivered with the dynamic range and melodic precision characteristic of Folds' piano-centric compositions. As part of a collection celebrating his most significant recordings, Evaporated offers listeners a concise yet powerful example of his ability to craft emotionally resonant music that balances wit with genuine vulnerability.