Independence Day - Ellis Paul

Ill shed some light on the mystery

Of why I kicked her out on Independence Day

With the fireworks burning I found myself learning

Couldnt lay in my bed the same way

Stand by me thats what she said if the shit hit the fan

Would you stand by me,

Stand by me

Well, here I am

Here I am

6 oclock in the city

The shade was fighting back with the morning sun

Then the alarm started ringin

Her curls fell round her

She asked me when the buses run

And the phones been ringing since Monday

Shes looking for a place where she can talk all alone

But here I am

Here I am

I know your tricks, your magic

But I dont know what your truth is about

If you paint the daylight tragic

Youre never gonna figure it out

Out

From a chair in the kitchen

I watched her live her life in a batting cage

Swingin through jobs, through her family

Then it hit me, it grabbed me

Shes winding up like Satchel Page

And I could hear the crash of the fireworks

Bringing in the light through the windows and doors

It lit a little matchbox found in the kitchen

I read the name and number and I fell on the floor

But here I am

Here I am

Here I am

I know your tricks, your magic

Now I know just what your truth is about

If you paint the daylight tragic

Youre never gonna figure it out

Out

Stand by me

Thats what you said

You said youd stand by me

Stand by me

Here I am

Here I am