In A Station

Richard Manuel and friends

Once I walked through the halls of a station

Someone called your name

In the street I heard children laughing

They all sound the same

Wonder, could you ever know me

Know the reason why I live

Is there nothing you can show me

Life seems so little to give

Once I climbed up the face of a mountain

And ate the wild fruit there

Fell asleep until the moonlight woke me

And I could taste your hair

Isn't everybody dreaming!

Then the voice I hear is real

Out of all the idle scheming

Can't we have something to feel

Once upon a time leaves me empty

Tomorrow never came

I could sing the sound of your laughter

Still I don't know your name

Must be some way to repay you

Out of all the good you gave

If a rumour should delay you

Love seems so little to save


--Richard Manuel