My Neigborhood - The New Year

I pulled my socks

Up to my neck

I’ve never been so cold in my life

With my hands

beginning to ache

I started my way down the street

Houses that once looked inviting

Now tempt me to know what they’re hiding

The majestic

The domestic

All their windows are closed

Where can I go

So I won’t lose

Who I should be

Don’t say whoever I choose

Now I feel like a murderer

But I don’t know who I’ve killed

This is my neighborhood

Where no one’s seen me before

But I’m still young

Or I think I am

Then why this bitter response

To my face

To my stare

The way that I show with a smile

That I just don’t care

I saw the headlights coming

But I didn’t change my course

I had the feeling I’ve had all along

That I can’t surprise myself

What could I say

In front of that light

I moved away I guess

I won’t tonight