10. All is not what it seems

Who are the couple walking carefree hand in hand?
Whose is the voice that said ‘I’ll always understand’?
Where are the laughs that used to come so easily?
Congratulate ourselves we’d keep each other free?
All is not what it seems

Why do these questions keep on drifting in and out?
Why do we grow old into fear and into doubt?
Why can’t I turn to you and tell you of my needs?
Why do I stand and smile while inwardly I bleed?
All is not what it seems

And all I need is a good heart and a softer touch
To tell me that they no more have me in their clutch
Take me into you, into a mother’s arms
Tell me that his boy will come to no more harm
All is not what it seems

I take my place among the wounded and the lame
I cry myself to sleep or not, it’s all the same
Well carry on my boy, as you have always done
Ask no questions, tell no lies, act as someone
All is not what it seems