From the recording MILEAGE
Lyrics
ODYSSEUS
by Robert M. Lyden and Kieran S. Lyden © 2021
Verse 1
When I was born
I was eager to begin
The journey of the hero
Life had let me in
I leapt from the nest
And sailed on a quest
Seeking fame and fortune
Like all the rest
But I…
Refrain 1
Got in a fight
And bled the most
Saw the enemy in everyone
Burned ’em to toast
To ease the pain
I drugged my head
Stayed in my room
Like a zombie in bed
Verse 2
I woke up hungry
And stole into a cave
Mocked a one-eyed man
It didn’t make me brave
Real bad Karma…
It’s a six headed monster
In need of safe cover
Was seduced by a lover
I was…
Refrain 2
Caught in a trap
It spun me around
Gave love a bad rap
I nearly drowned
Lost all my friends
It was nearly the end
My life was a mess
Like all the rest
Bridge
I hit a rimshot
Nailed the post
Smacked a foul ball
And drank the most
I hit the wall
Needed a fix
Addicted to failure
I lost my wits
But I…
Verse 3
Came up
gasping for air
Lost everything
But suddenly aware
Clinging to my life
I finally learned something
Without the Gods
man is nothing
Refrain 3
Now a wiser man
With help from above
Certain of my plan
To return to the one I love
I strung the bow
Aimed straight and true
Released the arrow
To rescue you
Resolution
Had to find myself
To be with you