(Alexander/Badlees)
Gonna paint a picture
Gonna put it in a frame
So I can show you how I`m feelin`
Without having to explain
And you can hang it from your ceiling
In your safe and happy home
When you come to understand it
You`ll know you`re not alone
Once upon a time
We could speak our minds
(Chorus)
But now I don`t believe you Gwendolyn
I don`t believe you`re all that strong
I don`t believe you know the dangers
Of this road you`re travelin` on
You`re always asking questions
That you know the answers to
Tell me please
What do you want from me
Gonna write a song
Gonna tell it like it is
And if you recognize yourself
I know you`re going to be pissed
And if you call me on it
I`ll deny it through and through
Just like Woody Allen would
If he were in my shoes
Once upon a time
I could speak my mind
(Chorus)
Gonna write a letter
Gonna mail it to myself
Sincerely and forever
You and yours can go to hell
Well, then I`ll put it in my pocket
So when this all comes crashing down
I`ll have a way to show you
How long I`ve been wearing down.
Once upon a time
We could speak our minds
(Chorus 2x)