Joe Jackson Solo (so Low) Lyrics

Solo (so Low) Lyrics

Solo, it isn't a dream

Solo, it's just what it seems

An empty thing

Waitin' on somebody who never calls

Listening in the night to something

Scratching 'round behind the walls



Solo, with no one to care

Solo, the cupboards are bare

So I'm now to dine

On free, stale crackers and a fifth of gin

And say you're fine

Feeling like something that the dogs dragged in



No one has to laugh, still safe and warm

With peace of mind after storms



Solo, you stare into space

Solo, scared to look at your face

Scared to find

Someone in the mirror who you can't recall

Pale and blind

Talking to himself and saying, "Fuck 'em all"



No one must admit, chances are few

To try to be someone new



No one gets to play with nowhere free

Peace at last guaranteed