Terry O'Leary - My Friend lyrics

You shelter me in winter storms - indeed, you are my friend... You never try to change my ways, instead you interblend. I'm free with you and you with me, and neither will offend. In spite of timid nervousness, my warps and weaves unbend; When I'm in need, you're everywhere, your care does not depend On how I dress or comb my hair - I'm not a pa**ing trend. We needn't wear our masks of clay or otherwise pretend, And when I sometimes act the fool you never condescend, But try instead to steep my views in eyes that comprehend. Sometimes I dwell within the depths, you smile and I ascend To levels of tranquility which others can't transcend. You never ask, demand or take, you give and understand, And when I'm lost, a frantic child, you lead me by the hand Through castle gates in mirrored walls throughout your fairyland Where fears and worries linger less than tracks in shifting sand. With you my words are ever free, they trickle out unplanned, And funny feelings I possess become your contraband. Your laughter flows upon my woes like waves on troubled strand Which leave behind within their wake a calm and peaceful land. Not everyone is pleased, I'm told, that you and I are friends... The world outside... they envy us... that you and I are friends... We dare defy the green-eyed storm... for you and I are friends...