If Only

from home demos by Jimi Durso

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When I was first writing this one I thought it was going to be a tongue-in-cheek They Might Be Giants type song, but it surprised me by becoming something a bit more poignant. It's always unnerving when your own songs teach you something (but it seems to happen quite often).

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I wish I was sick
So people would be nice to me
And bring me gifts
And be my friend
And I would mend
I’d grow strong again
I’d cook for you
And keep you well
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I wish I were trapped
So somebody would rescue me
And take me home
And be my friend
So I could feel free
Not be afraid again
To protect you
And keep you safe
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I wish I was hurt
So some one would take care of me
And stay by my side
And be my friend
So I’d heal
Become whole again
To look after you
And keep you from harm
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I wish I was sad
So somebody would comfort me
And tell me jokes
And be my friend
So I’d cheer up
No need to cry again
I’d laugh with you
And make you smile
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If you’d be my friend
I could be there for you
If you’d be my friend
I could be there for you

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from home demos, released April 1, 2013
Twang! plays acoustic guitars, acoustic basses, darbuka, and sings.

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Jimi Durso New York, New York

I've played all kinds of music (jazz, rock, blues, reggae, classical, and the many sub-genres of these) and make my own music incorporating whatever strikes my fancy.

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