When's it Gonna End

from Into The Light by Pat Byrne

/

lyrics

I’ve been a long time searching for a piece of the puzzle
That’ll make the journey easier and stop me seeing double
Draw a line in the thing that’s keeping me awake and
Making me the hand that no one wants to shake.
I’m a thorn in the side who’s looking for a bride
I’m that fool playing pool making a straw man
Drooling on the dancefloor, wearing out my shoes
Just like I’m wearing out my welcome.

Oh I’m in a dark place, dizzy, trying to keep it together
Trying to keep everything down is taking all of my effort
Baby, you should see my bedroom, see my record collection
What’s your name? What’s my name?

When’s it gonna end?
When’s it gonna end?
When’s it gonna end?
When’s it gonna end?

Now it’s the morning and I’m finding it difficult to remember
There’s a dark cloud soaking up all my latest endeavors and I’m
Staring at the ceiling, things ain’t getting any better, I’m alone again.

So I check my phone again, numbers that I don’t recognize , and
The light from the screen is burning up my eyes and I just cant sleep
But I really don’t wanna rise.

When’s it gonna end?
When’s it gonna end?
When’s it gonna end?
When’s it gonna end?

I’d make a deal with the devil just to get me through,
Keep me straight and narrow; let everybody see what I can do,
Pick me, pick me, till there’s no one left to choose.

See I’m crippled and I’m chained and I’m about to capsize
And I wish that I could slip into a beautiful disguise
What’s the point in dreaming, when all your dreams are lies?

So I stumble to the mirror and I’m staring at my face
Thinkin; What’s it gonna take to get me out of this place?
Is there any kind of dream that’s worth this kind of chase?
I don’t know, I don’t know..

When’s it gonna end?
When’s it gonna end?
When’s it gonna end?
When’s it gonna end?

Now the sun is beating down and my mouth is so dry,
And the people passing are staring at my bloodshot eyes
I’d giv’em just about anything to help me get high again..

Cause I got nothing in my pockets, I got nothing more to spend,
I could really use somebody, I could really use a friend,
Some one to sit me down and tell me I don’t need to pretend.

When’s it gonna end?
When’s it gonna end?
When’s it gonna end?
When’s it gonna end?
When’s it gonna end?
When’s it gonna end?
When’s it gonna end?
When’s it gonna end?

credits

from Into The Light, released July 11, 2021

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Pat Byrne image

Pat Byrne Austin, Texas

Irish singer-songwriter based in Austin, TX.

shows

contact / help

Contact Pat Byrne

Streaming and
Download help

Report this track or account

If you like Pat Byrne, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Featured guests are the golden-voiced Baby Rose and psyche soulsters Brainstory.
listen now