The Book Of Leaving - James Butterworth (Original Song)

I wrote this song on the bus home from the Panic at the Disco concert last year. It's sort of alternative/emo I guess.

Download: http://www.sendspace.com/file/jzkh4g

Lyrics:

Put the pen to paper and bring the words to light
Search for hidden meaning in the dialogue I write
Tell me all your secrets and I'll tell you all my lies
With bated breath and hollow eyes for all the times we've tried

Say goodbye to colour, soothe a restless mind
Still the world is turning, we've been left behind
Tired trust deserted, faded love resigned
Still the world is turning, but we've been left behind

I was whole until you happened, I was me until you came
But I lost myself inside you, now there's only me to blame
If I could write this story, I'd start it at the end
So I could have you back, instead I'm losing you again
Someday you'll be lost without me, while I'll be moving on
Sometimes it hurts more not to hurt, when all the rest is gone
So would it have lasted longer, or would I have been alone
If I'd have told you all of me, if only you had known

Say goodbye to colour, soothe a restless mind
Still the world is turning, we've been left behind
Tired trust deserted, faded love resigned
Still the world is turning, but we've been left behind

Say goodbye to colour, soothe a restless mind
Still the world is turning, we've been left behind
Tired trust deserted, faded love resigned
Still the world is turning, but we've been left behind

Write the book on leaving, pen the script in kind
Still the ink is flowing, but we've been left behind
Time stands still for no one, we're all walking blind
Forgiven and forgotten, but we've been left behind

Write the book on leaving, pen the script in kind
Still the ink is flowing, but we've been left behind
Time stands still for no one, we're all walking blind
Forgiven and forgotten, but we've been left behind

I won't be left behind

Category:

Music

Tags:

• book
• of
• leaving
• james
• butterworth
• original
• song
• music
• singing
• emo
• folk
• acoustic
• alternative

[sheepypu]

Still my favorite song by you. <3

[spashleyboy]

@sheepypu Aww thanks :) Have you heard the album version? There's a snippet on my website jamesbutterworth (dot) net

[MangaAnimatorsClub]

I don't quite remember where to download this song.... T-T I downloaded it before...but now that I deleted it by accident I'd like to download it again... TwT

[spashleyboy]

hey, I dont remember where i had this song up for download before either :P so, i uploaded it again for you. I put a download link in the info box. enjoy :)

[prettierthanHalo]

I don't know how you do it but it always seems like you're stealing the words right out of my head. I love this song just like the others.

[spashleyboy]

Reactions like yours are the ones that mean the most to a musician. It's a great feeling to know that people are connecting with my music on a deeper level :)

[sheepypu]

@spashleyboy =O No, I haven't. I'll check it out, thanks ^^

[Shelovesdancing]

I love your work. I love your voice and your songs. Get it on! It's amazing. WOW. :]

[MangaAnimatorsClub]

Hehe... XD Thanks though~ ^_^

[insanityjones]

Absolutely brilliant.

[xReinventxLovex]

Wow. You are so inspirational. I can't imagine how many aspiring musicians (myself included) look up to you for getting as far as you have. All your songs are gorgeous, and I hope everything you've ever wanted to happen with music does. I know I'll follow it all the way.