Only a Man | Pat Byrne

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Only a Man - Written by Pat Byrne Recorded Live July 13, 2024 Live from Norfolk Street is an on-going concert series recorded live at McGonigel's Mucky Duck in Houston, Texas. Our live-streamed concert series is listener supported. For access to our catalog of full length shows, extras, encores, and interviews, become a contributing member at: https://livefromnorfolkstreet.com/ Lyrics: She circled the wagons She didn’t give me a chance She pulled my heart out with a Seismic glance And this race was over before it even began If I was a horse they’d shoot me But I’m only a man If I had a designer He was well Equipped He was tried and tested He stuck to the script He drank a bottle Of brandy Before he drew up My plan If I was a house they’d knock me down But I’m only a man I get lost in translation I fly into a rage I splatter affection All over the page But this is no love story We’re not jack and Diane If I was a letter you’d return me But I’m only a man These songs of fondness carry me up towards the planets Then the songs of numbness Send me crashing back down to earth I’d catch the stars if they’d help me know what you’re thinking If I could paint your dreams then I would For all that it’s worth But I can’t It’s two o clock in the morning I’m lying here on the floor Waiting for an answer For your knock on the door But you’re on greener pastures You’ve slipped through my hands Still, if I had wings I’d fly to you But I’m only a man.