beach ball

Singer: dave matthews band

all the world is like a beach ball

out in space

between the waves

in the hands of laughing babies

all the world is gumball-shaped

hello moon

hello stars and sky

heaven

won't you

answer me why?

i ring the bell till someone listens

look upon this burning city

victory

smiles the wicked man

does he feel the weight of every finger

hanging off his heavy hands?

i ring the bell till someone listens

bring me gold and bring me wisdom

give me scars to bring me grace

a wicked wit and when i use it

dash the hopes of those who hate me

give me love

big as a mountain

i ring the bell till someone listens

melt your words right to my skin

and your smile

my flesh and bones

from the mountains i will sing you

through your veins my river flows

i ring the bell till someone listens

bring me gold and bring me wisdom

give me scars to bring me grace

a wicked wit and when i use it

dash the hopes of those who hate me

give me love

big as a mountain

ring the bells till someone listens

bring me gold and bring me wisdom

give me scars to bring me grace

a wicked wit and when i use it

dash the hopes of those who hate me

give me love

big as a beach ball

give me love

big as a beach ball

Lyric Context: beach ball - dave matthews band