Over the Edge

[Silence]

[Instrumental, Guitar, Piano, Organ, Synth, Bass, Percussion, Drums]

[Intro]
[Instrumental Intro: Tense Bass Pulse, Echo Guitar, Rolling Drums, Organ Swells]
[Spoken Vocal]
Is the hardest step…

The one away from the edge?

Out from under…

Back on your feet…

Now choose where you stand.
(And where we land)

[Refrain]
Out from under
(The bus)
So much better
(For us)

Now, careful
(Up on the ledge)
Forego going
(Over the edge)

[Verse 1]
Climb out from the wheels below
Find your balance, take it slow
Dust and danger left behind
Keep your footing, clear your mind

One more step and then you see
There is still a choice to be
Lean too far and lose your ground
Step back… turn yourself around

[Pre-Chorus]
Easy does it
(Watch your feet)
Find your balance
(Keep the beat)

[Refrain]
Out from under
(The bus)
So much better
(For us)

Now, careful
(Up on the ledge)
Forego going
(Over the edge)

[Instrumental]
[Guitar Solo: Singing Lead Guitar, Rolling Bass, Heavy Drums, Swirling Organ]

[Verse 2]
One more push, another shove
Abandoning all but love
… recovery can start
With a steady hand and heart

[Bridge]
Over?
(No!)

The edge?
(Not yet!)

Take a breath
(And step back)

Regain your balance
(Stay on track)

[Breakdown]
[Minimal Bass, Sparse Drums, Echo Guitar]
The ledge is real…

The choice – the deal…

Careful…

After all…

(Who wants to fall?)

[Final Chorus]
Out from under
(The bus)
So much better
(For us)

Now, careful
(Up on the ledge)
Forego going
(Over the edge)

Don’t go over
(Not today)
Find your balance
(Find your way)

Back from the ledge
(Back from the brink)
Take another step
(Stop and think)

Out from under
(The bus)
Standing stronger
(That’s us)

[Outro]
[Instrumental Outro: Bass Groove, Echo Guitar, Organ Fade, Rolling Percussion]
Out from under
(The bus)
So much better
(For us)

Now, careful
(Up on the ledge)
Forego going
(Over the edge)

From the album Rollover