Tower Song Lyrics - Sunshine Boy: The Unheard Studio Sessions & Demos 1971-1972 - Townes Van Zandt

So close and yet so far away 

And all the things I'd hoped to say 

Will have to go unsaid today 

Perhaps until tomorrow 

Fears have built a wall between 

Our lives and all that lovin' means 

Will have to go unfelt it seems 

And that leaves only sorrow 

You built your tower strong and tall 

Can't you see it's got to fall some day? 

You close your eyes and speak to me 

Of faith and love, and destiny 

As distant as eternity 

And truth, and understanding 

The wind blows cold outside your door 

Whispers words I've tried before 

But you don't hear me anymore 

Your pride's just too demanding 

You built your tower strong and tall 

Can't you see it's got to fall some day? 

The end is coming soon, it's plain 

A warm bed just ain't worth the pain 

And I will go and you'll remain 

With the bitterness we tasted 

A mother's breast, a newborn child 

A poet's tear and drunken smile 

But can't help thinkin' all the while 

Their meaning won't be wasted 

You built your tower strong and tall 

Can't you see it's got to fall some day?