It doesn't much matter where I travel in town There's a spectre that hangs in the air A shadow attached to the places I go Because together we once travelled there
A new life, some changes Ditch the shadow and move on with things But there in the corner, hiding back in the dark Is the darkness, and to me it still sings
Simple things bring the spectre Like a drink at a bar It just hovers where just I can see I need to remove it, this thing black as tar And only then will I truly be free
The spectre is missing when I travel abroad That is good, but it's here that I live I gave of my self for many long years How much more am I destined to give?
When I'm with my Megan the spectre is gone I rarely can see it about But, when I'm alone or am just with a friend It pops up and it shows me it's out
You can't see the spectre It's just shows up for me It stays way in the back, thank the lord But, it still comes out sometimes When it should not be about I guess then it is out 'cause it's bored
The spectre has travelled with me for some years Most times he is dusted and done But if you know of this demon and you see him too My one it smells just like ***
I used to drink hard, haven't for years. I would go on the occasional "walk about". I still consume casually, but not to the extreme where it affects my life. This is for a few friends I know, who recently have had some alcohol related issues, and I know that they can beat it. They all know we are here if they need them.