I look around for the friends I used to turn to pull me through. Looking into their eyes, I see them running, too.

Say a prayer for the pretender, who started out so young and strong only to surrender.

I grew up reading Shakespeare and Mark Twain.

People stand themselves next to the righteous They believe the things they say are true They speak in terms of what divides us To justify the violence they do But it is one, it is one One world spinning 'round the sun Wherever it is you call home Whatever country you come from It is one

I've written many extra verses to songs that I learned to sing - an extra verse about a friend, or just add some verse - and that led to writing my own songs.

Lighten up while you still can, don't even try to understand. Just find a place to make your stand, and take it easy.

Famine and disaster, right there in front of you, and the more you watch, the less you do.