Much of songwriting is simply a mystery.

If you'll be my body guard, I can be your long lost pal.

I know a man He came from my home town He wore his passion for his woman Like a thorny crown He said "Dolores I live in fear My love for you's so overpowering I'm afraid that I will disappear

Much of songwriting is simply a mystery.

There must be 50 ways to leave your lover.

I question what emotion Manilow touches. People are entertained by him. But are they emotionally moved? I don't believe anything that Barry Manilow sings.

My life so common it disappears and sometimes even music cannot substitute for tears.