Captive

written by: Sarah McLachlan

Lyrics

The streets are dark and empty now
Done for another day
Well I walk alone collecting my thoughts
That have gone astray

All of the memories, all of the dreams
Still remains entwined
All that we’ve had, and all that we’ve known
Belittled by your mind

I only wanted someone to believe it all
But your words they’re seldom found
‘Cause when it comes to the problems
That were meant to be shared
You were not around

Oh but you’ll plead with me now
You want me to stay
You’re giving in one breath then
You’re taking it all away

What is this love
That holds me captive in your eyes
Well I wish I had the strength
To leave it all behind
What’s done is done,
And you do not give a damn
Just another harmful blow
By your careless hands

I never thought in my life
I could feel so much pain
Trusting in your kind
I never thought in my life I could feel so alone
A faith in love so blind
But after all is said and done
The song remains the same
You please yourself and nobody else
Will you ever change?

 

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Versions

Demo
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Track length 5:53

Live: unknown venue
from ???
Track lenght: 4:13

 

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Trivia/Notes

– This song was recorded for Solace (demo), but it never made it on the record. Sarah performed this song live during the Touch tour.
– You can download the song at the Other Stuff/Multimedia section.

 

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