Surprise Me (Original)
Similar in vibe, intent and lyrics as Jeff Buckley's fabulous rendition of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah", this song "Surprise Me" deals with the thoughts, feelings and emotions of a fellow preceding his anticipated sentencing to federal prison.
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Lyrics
Surprise Me
Play me something real
Something from your heart
Play me something beautiful
I'll tell you when to start
Surprise with something true
Surprise with something real
Something to take in with me
Something I can feel
Take me to the edge
Peer over the cliff
Let me see the chasm
Help me not to slip
Its time to tie my leash
Let me peer beyond
Show me unexpected
Surprise me with your song
Pry the front door open
Slam it shut behind
Shackle and imprison me
Best lock up my mind
CHORUS
Help me not forget
The joy that life can be
Open up my mind
Teach me how to see
Help me shake my demons
Help me find my way
Inflate my soul with hope
Then I'll be on my way
Take away my dignity
Take away my pride
Treat me with impunity
Oh God, don't let me cry
Startle me completely
Make me start to pay
Culture Shock my world
Make it start today
OK, I'm ready to begin
I start to hold my breath
The day has finally come
I'm in with all the rest
Life is very different here
Belly of the beast
Whole new set of values
Different beliefs
Just become invisible
Make yourself real small
Do your time in silence
Keep it to yourself
CHORUS
Bridge
Music is the way
It fortifies your soul
Music gives you strength
Reminds you what you know
CHORUS
Surprise Me
Play me something real
Something from your heart
Play me something beautiful
I'll tell you when to start
Surprise with something true
Surprise with something real
Something to take in with me
Something I can feel
Take me to the edge
Peer over the cliff
Let me see the chasm
Help me not to slip
Its time to tie my leash
Let me peer beyond
Show me unexpected
Surprise me with your song
Pry the front door open
Slam it shut behind
Shackle and imprison me
Best lock up my mind
CHORUS
Help me not forget
The joy that life can be
Open up my mind
Teach me how to see
Help me shake my demons
Help me find my way
Inflate my soul with hope
Then I'll be on my way
Take away my dignity
Take away my pride
Treat me with impunity
Oh God, don't let me cry
Startle me completely
Make me start to pay
Culture Shock my world
Make it start today
OK, I'm ready to begin
I start to hold my breath
The day has finally come
I'm in with all the rest
Life is very different here
Belly of the beast
Whole new set of values
Different beliefs
Just become invisible
Make yourself real small
Do your time in silence
Keep it to yourself
CHORUS
Bridge
Music is the way
It fortifies your soul
Music gives you strength
Reminds you what you know
CHORUS
