Look inside the mirror, but I don't know who I see
Smoke another cigarette, a smile holds back the tears
These contradictions seem to be the story of my life
A simple man with memories of those long lost golden days

I close my eyes and slowly driftaway
Mistakes I've made remind me of the roads I shouldn't choose
Never comes that easy when you've nothing left to lose
I can't see the answers, tell me why am I so blind?
A tired man, I'll make the best of another lonely day
I close my eyes and slowly driftaway, yeah

Never thought I'd make it just from playin my guitar
Just a little smile always shelters me from pain
Every time I start to slide, I wish upon a star
The Sun comes out and dries up all the rain

I'm an honest man who refused the shade on a hot and lonely day
I close my eyes and dream my life away

Now I know that I can stop the rain
Close my eyes and slowly driftaway
Close my eyes and dream my life away
Close my eyes and slowly driftaway
Close my eyes and dream my life away