[Verse 1] The day to day is tougher I tend to fall behind in self regard It's only nine past ten And you can see the city reach for dark [Bridge] Backlight spies on more than some I'll retrace steps to where I'm wrong [Chorus] Building islands for the young Taking pictures in the sun I am one [Verse 2] Roman busts and statues Repurposed ca**ettes Three more hours to daylight Time is running thin for bets
Seems that I've dreaming And forthwith cross the skies Overdubs and recaps, platters multiply The soundtrack to your worries The force that's kept inside Amidst the doubt and troubles I'll see you there in five [Bridge] Backlight spies on more than some I'll retrace steps to where I'm wrong [Chorus] Building islands for the young Taking pictures in the sun I am one