My Well Known Views on the Subject

Have just written some more lyrics. I think they're finished:

My Well Known Views on the Subject

Because of my well known views on the subject
Only ever aired when I’m alone in public
You were loath to approach me directly
And we never got to work together
On what could have been
A very interesting project.

Embittered
Embattled
Embarrassed,
I turn to leave.

Part of my life goes on
In places where I cannot see
And for reasons I will never know
Someone is shaking her head sadly.

Because of my well known views on the subject
Set aside like pride when no one’s there to object
I didn’t get the memo re the demo
And I settled back at my desk in the habits
Unaware, distracted,
Of a privacy that none will ever share.

Embittered
Embattled
Embarrassed,
I turn to leave.

But part of my life goes on
In corridors beyond my reach
And for reasons I will never know
Someone is hiding her face in grief.

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