Ellis Paul Self Portrait Lyrics

Self Portrait Lyrics

I tried to frame my own self portrait 
into a three-minute one-act play 
But I`m a carnival of voices 
it`s hard to pin me down that way 
without my subconscious saying 

"I`m not in love with you,
but I`d be willing to make a change.
It`s these profound fits of sunshine 
that bring on subsequently rain." 

"If I could make a suggestion -"
I say, `Oh, this should be nice`
"The middle ground is partly sunny,
Now take my good advice,
nobody`s out here throwing rice yet 
But me and the voices inside of your head 
all agree..." 

and I say, `Since we`re all here talking -
You think I`m afraid of you?
Well, I`m afraid I think you`re right...
I`ve never been good at crowd control 
Your voices keep me up all night` `Now, I`m no psychiatrist 
though I`m known for Freudian slips 
I`d like to thank my Id and Ego 
for the roller coaster trip 
and if my memory will permit me 
I`d like to remember to keep you voices 
out of my head...`