Self Portrait Lyrics - Ellis Paul

I tried to frame my own self portrait 

Into a three-minute one-act play 

But I'm a carnival of voices 

It's hard to pin me down that way 

Without my subconscious saying 

"i'm not in love with you, 

But I'd be willing to make a change. 

It's these profound fits of sunshine 

That bring on subsequently rain." 

"if I could make a suggestion -" 

I say, `oh, this should be nice' 

"the middle ground is partly sunny, 

Now take my good advice, 

Nobody's out here throwing rice yet 

But me and the voices inside of your head 

All agree..." 

And I say, `since we're all here talking - 

You think I'm afraid of you? 

Well, I'm afraid I think you're right... 

I've never been good at crowd control 

Your voices keep me up all night' `now, I'm no psychiatrist 

Though I'm known for freudian slips 

I'd like to thank my I'd and ego 

For the roller coaster trip 

And if my memory will permit me 

I'd like to remember to keep you voices 

Out of my head...'