Hurricane Of '99

I felt my skin crack, from being left out in the cold
The years made me feel so small, watching everyone grow up as I grew old

I felt my heart harden with the bark on the trees
As everyone that I once loved slipped through my arms like a bitter winter breeze
A chilling reminder of who they are, and all that I could never be

Rushing through the hallways and turning ever corner
I hold my breath, close my eyes...waiting 'til it's over
Waiting for the storm to pass as I am stuck here in it's path
Just when I think it's all blown over,I feel it in the air...it's coming back
And not a soul will make a sound as I twist in the wind and hit the ground

I remember when we all felt safe and sound
The days when the weather was something we never talked about
But now with every gust of wind and every ray of blinding sun
Everybody comes and goes as I quietly become undone
But I won't hang my head when the sun goes down tonight
There's better places to put my faith
And there's more out there for me to find

I never thought I'd have to grow up like this...alone
Living my life from behind a window
I never thought I'd have to live like this
Trapped in these hallways of glares and blank faces
I never thought I'd have to lose my best friend
And be the one left in the cold when the storm begins
My heart is calloused and my skin is worn
But I'll never leave behind the one's who kept me warm