Some people say that time stands still
But why do i sit and let it pass me by
Some people say that theres gold up on that hill
So why didnt i learn how to fly

Down in the riverbed theres a flower that is dying
Gettin' washed and pounded by the burning sun
Up on the mountain top's a little bitty patch of green
Wont stop spreading till its done

Why oh why cant i touch the sky
Why oh why do i fall
Why oh why cant i see this light thats in your eyes
But why oh why do i give it my all
Because I love you baby, thats all

Round the horizon is a bird thats dying
Lyin there broken and bent
Over on the corner is a little child
Laffing at it till hes all spent

Travel over winding roads you see the sunrise
Melting into earth up to the clouds
See the future biting you pulling you into it
Whispering into your ear so loud

Why oh why cant i touch the sky
Why oh why do i fall
Why oh why cant i see this light thats in your eyes
But why oh why do i give it my all
Because I love you baby, thats all