From the recording Yes, I am
Lyrics
NOT TONIGHT
don't know if i have
the energy tonight
don't know if my mind
can resist the bite
of another fight
this tiff swallows time
i can't afford to blow
i yield i give up
my guitar and i need to be alone
yes, i am
asking you today
to hold your disparaging words until i say
yes, i am
asking you today
to hold your disparaging words
or at least until i
finish this song
nothing to braid, nothing to break
these walls wear scorn instead of paint
full of contempt
when i open that door my new hands will come out
they will not fix your mess, but at least they will bear
more patience and strength
yes, i am asking you today
to hold your disparaging words until i say
yes, i am asking you today
to hold your disparaging words until i say
or at least until i finish
this song