Ray, as of today

I can't say

Things will ever be the same

And that could be a shame



'Cause, though

I think I know

Another lonely exile when I see one

And you appear to be one

Still ?



I'm playing down 'cause I could really be found

If you've got it to spare

I'm playing it cool but it's terribly cruel

'Cause I ought to be there



And Ray, what can I say

You don't know me

And it's just wishful thinking

To keep myself from sinking



And hence no evidence

To support any theory I have handy

That you could understand me

And so ?



I'm playing down 'cause I could really be found

If you've got it to spare

I'm playing it cool but it's terribly cruel

'Cause I ought to be there



'Cause you're as bad off as me



And Ray, can we repay

Ourselves for days that we've lost

Through indecision

With one of recognition



If so, then here I go

'Cause some things you know

And some you just believe in

And hope it comes even

Oh ?



I'm playing down 'cause I could really be found

If you've got it to spare

I'm playing it cool but it's terribly cruel

'Cause I ought to be there

I ought to be there

I ought to be there