i thought it was done when i packed my bags and walked into the light
i picked the books i thought i should and closed the door behind
and when i handed back the keys i thought that i was free
i want to believe that where i began is not where i'll always be
but you're all i see and i carry you with me
you're all i see and i carry you with me
thought it was safe to assume once i locked up the room
that i'd be gone for good but i would be back soon
memories burned out still i'm smelling the fumes
melodies turned down still i'm singing the tunes
like a witch on a broom i wish i could fly fly away
disappear into the ether find a hideaway
but the memories invade when i lie awake
can't hide from yourself is what i'm trying to say
and by the way what would i be without my past
only find the right number when i doubt my math
avoid blunders only after i recount my last
setbacks that don't kill me just amount to laughs
anyway if i could turn back the hands of time
would i change the events or change my mind
wouldn't recognise myself without my doubts and fears
got a feeling all i need is all right here
and you're all i see and i carry you with me
you're all i see and i carry you with me
i've been told apples don't fall far from the tree
i hope they're wrong when they're talking about me
all i see are the ruins of a plan gone wrong
all i need is a reason to keep on and stay strong
gotta couple old ghosts that won't leave me alone
even after moving three thousand miles from home
thought i shook 'em when i hit brooklyn wasn't even looking
but they're putting their mark on everything i do
find a few quiet moments and they creep back through
infiltrated my dreams and held my sleep back too
i don't know where i could go without them following me
it seems everywhere i look they're all i see
and you're all i see and i carry you with me
you're all i see and i carry you with me