Song about the life of a madman.
joe satriani steve vai yn
Story behind the song
I wanted to try to write a song about an institutionalised man who never really fitted in as a child or an adult. I haven't based this on anyone in particular.
Lyrics
Growing up I never had it easy
The other kids would never leave me alone
In and outta schools for all the wrong reasons
I never had the chance to get along
When they asked me how could I have done it
It wasn't my fault I was raised this way
In and out of all those institutions
Gave my mind a chance to fade away
Feels like I've been here for a million years now
Writing down all of my hopes and dreams
Sometimes it ain't as bad as it appears now
But then again appearances deceive
It gets ugly when I least expect it
People beg and people plead
All around me they all ask for forgiveness
And then I realise why I'm in this place
If I could go back to when it all started
I just don't know if I could change my ways
If I was offered a new beginning
Sometimes I think I'd throw it back in their face
For all the pain and hate they dragged me through
Don't think I'll ever be the same again
To call me sane would be so far from the truth
I am insane and so are you my friend