Table for One

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(Chorus instrumental- flute and piano, 4 bars)

I was born fully naked when I came from the womb

And I’ll leave the world naked when I’m placed in my tomb

And here in-between, I’ll wear what the world asks

But every so often, I’ll take off my mask

All I watched as a child replayed the same scene

Go find a fair princess, make her a fair queen

But repeating the playbook has cost me a lot

Maybe you find who you are when you find who you’re not

So set me a fine table, a table for one

Seat me with myself and we’ll make our own fun

Safely sheltered from your blistering sun

Set me a fine table, a table for one

You’d think somebody owned the story, the way some people push and peddle it

Not even settled up with myself, why look for someone else to settle with

Leave me up in the air, get my bearings, set my tack

And I’m sure I’ll learn nothing, and I’m sure I’ll be back

Set me a table, a table for one

And I might be a bit late but you can be sure that I’ll come

I’ll spend the night soaking in wine, words, and song

Somebody please tell me what about this is wrong

(Verse instrumental)

Set me a fine table, a table for one

Seat me with myself, and I won’t wanna run

Either towards or away, I’m finally done

Set me a fine table, a table for one

A table for one

(Quieter as guitar drops out)

A table for one