Where to Start (1/11/14)

I’ll forget about the West coast,

Cross it out on all the maps.

I’ll forget that you ever existed,

And pray my memory doesn’t relapse.


There you go, creating madness,

With every breath that you take.

I’ll swear that I’m delusional,

If you’ll give me a break.


Go away, don't show your face,

Enough damage has been caused.

Don’t need you running around, smiling,

Pretending you have no flaws.

God only knows that I can’t let go,

though you wreaked havoc in my heart.

Trust me, I’d throw it all away,

But I don’t know where to start.


These maps are too confusing,

I can’t tell the left from the right.

I’m trying to go as far as I can,

But I can’t seem to leave your sight.


I’m sick of this repeating pattern,

We’re always in the same loop.

You say you’re not the bad guy,

As if I didn’t have enough proof.


Go away, don't show your face,

Enough damage has been caused.

Don’t need you running around, smiling,

Pretending you have no flaws.

God only knows that I can’t let go,

though you wreaked havoc in my heart.

Trust me, I’d throw it all away,

But I don’t know where to start.


It's like you're searching just to look,

Like a fisherman fishing without a hook.

Give back the heart that you selfishly stole,

And we'll pretend the pain didn't take its toll.


Go away, don't show your face,

Enough damage has been caused.

Don’t need you running around, smiling,

Pretending you have no flaws.

God only knows that I can’t let go,

though you wreaked havoc in my heart.

Trust me, I’d throw it all away,

But I don’t know where to start.

Trust me, I’d throw it all away,

But I don’t know where to start.

"I’ll forget about the West coast, Cross it out on all the maps." What a great way to start a song. And the rest of the song didn't let me down. Great job, Kerri! I love expressions like 'wreak havoc', but somehow I always shy away from using them in my lyrics. Is there a conscious Beach Boys connection in this song (West Coast/God Only Knows) or is it purely coincidal?

Originally Posted by Peter Both

"I’ll forget about the West coast, Cross it out on all the maps." What a great way to start a song. And the rest of the song didn't let me down. Great job, Kerri! I love expressions like 'wreak havoc', but somehow I always shy away from using them in my lyrics. Is there a conscious Beach Boys connection in this song (West Coast/God Only Knows) or is it purely coincidal?

Thank Peter! I always get excited when I see you've commented Actually, I don't think I've ever heard that song! I may have to check it out now though