TALK TO ME Nov. 25/86 Karl Rigelhof

I am made of flesh, blood, and bone
I'm not made of grass, mud, or stone
I am not some/an inanimate object
Or part of some/(one of your) scientific project(s)/ experiment(s)

I am a (real) person
With (real) feelings
And I am hurting
(Just) like any other human being

I have dreams, ideas, and emotions
I'm not a (drop in a/the) stream, sea, or ocean
I do/will not fall (down) like (the) rain/
My tears (will) (not) fall down like (the) rain
Because/for I (am) suffer(ing) from/with the pain

I am a man
With (my) stubborn pride
(And) I (can('t)/do(n't)) understand
What you('re) feel(ing) deep inside/
How (you) can/could (you) be so cold inside

I need truth, understanding, and love
I'm not as distant as the stars above
I have my feet firmly<->planted on(/)to the ground/
My feet are firmly<->planted on(/)to the earth
(Is) what/all I ask (of) (you) (so profound)/(is to be around)/
(Can) I('ll) give you some (good) advice for what it's worth/
You could/can at least give/grant me that for what it's worth

CHORUS:
(To) talk to me
Tell me what('s) (went/gone) wrong
Answer me
(Yes) I knew (it) all along
The truth hurts
(But) it's what I/you/we deserve
Could it be (any) worse
(If you would)/(than)(/)(just) (to) talk to me