Miami - Josh Joffen

Being trapped by times and places

that had laid their claim to me,

I threw away my heart's desire

and I called that being free.

Now I am trapped behind this freedom

that I won at such a cost.

I found out how to win so much

that I'm completely lost.

[Chorus]
Sing to me, Miami, it is hard to be alone
Your force is unfamiliar,
and your ways are all unknown.
It's been many miles and many days
since I last felt at home.
I used to think I was a rock.
I'm sinking like a stone.

Love came laughing to my door
and called me by my name.
I let him walk inside my walls,
for a while he did the same,
'Till I became confused and frightened
by the anger in my soul,
So I went out and broke his heart.
He had to let me go.

[Chorus]
Sing to me, Miami, there is summer in your eyes,
And my throat is hot and aching
from the tears I cannot cry.
Your palm trees stand serene
against your shining southern sky.
I need to find your fountain.
My well is running dry.

There's redemption for the sinner.
There's salvation for the fool.
I'm some of both, but I had no intention being cruel.
And I lost more with that man
than I can ever hope to find.
If he were her, I'd settle for
some simple peace of mind.

[Chorus]
Sing to me, Miami, of the dreams you had that died,
And how the sea sustained you
in its arms so warm and wide.
I have come here to your open shore
with no one at my side,
To lose myself in your embrace
and drift out with the tide.

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