Take these chances Place them in a box until a quieter time Lights down, you up and die

I'm familiar with that feeling of silence that comes with a very imminent catastrophe, when you know you have absolutely no control over a situation.

Being a white South African, I enjoyed the better things that that country gave to a small percentage of its population.

What in the world would I sing for if I had it all?

When I listen to my favorite songwriters, they have such simple melodies and chords. I occasionally manage to stop at the right time, but all too often I keep on going until I have way too many notes and words. But that's just what I do.

When I don't say a word and you know exactly what I mean.

I'm from a very politically and socially conscious family. My mother always made a point of making us look at what was going on around us and take stock of our part in it.