Saba Imtiaz: Everyday is a winding road..

This song has been playing in my head on repeat for the past few days. I don't know why I suddenly remembered it, but the past few nights have been sleepless, punctuated with panic attacks (which I haven't had since the pre-JNC stress) and this song helps me relax. It reminds me of my childhood too - so the vivid imagery it strikes is sometimes beautiful, and reflecting on my current state of mind, sometimes haunting.

Time after time - Cyndi Lauper

Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick,
And think of you
Caught up in circles confusion -
Is nothing new
Flashback - warm nights -
Almost left behind
Suitcases of memories,
Time after -

Sometimes you picture me -
I'm walking too far ahead
You're calling to me, I can't hear
What you've said -
Then you say - go slow -
I fall behind -
The second hand unwinds

Chorus:
If you're lost you can look - and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you - I'll be waiting
Time after time

After my picture fades and darkness has
Turned to gray
Watching through windows - you're wondering
If I'm OK
Secrets stolen from deep inside
The drum beats out of time -

Chorus:
If you're lost...

You said go slow -
I fall behind
The second hand unwinds -

Chorus:
If you're lost...
...Time after time
Time after time
Time after time
Time after time