From the recording Honesty and Chocolate

This is the one that almost got away! the album was ready and had 13 tracks - but the night before my final mixing session, I played 'Carousel' to myself and decided to offer it up. Thankfully, Jez agreed and within a few hours we'd laid down the vocals and the backing tracks (the latter thanks to PG Music and Jez's keyboards!)

Lyrics

I can't hear the words that abound in company
Even when I try very hard
I can't always hear what you've said to me

But I can understand what’s behind your eyes
Separate the truth from a heart’s disguise
I can kiss your lips, come with you on trips
As we carousel

I can’t run a mile like I used to do
I can’t lift the weights off the floor
I feel seventeen but the mirror says much more

I can be the light when the world grows dark
I can make you laugh, be a clown for a lark
I can kiss your lips, come with you on trips
As we carousel

I can feel the rain falling on my face
I feel so alive everyday
I can feel the warmth of a sunny day
Though I feel the rain falling on my face
And I feel alive everyday
I still want the warmth of your fond embrace

I can be the light when the world grows dark
I can make you laugh, be a clown for a lark
I can kiss your lips, come with you on trips
As we carousel
I can be the light when the world grows dark
I can Make you laugh, be a clown for a lark
I now recognise – I feel so alive
As we carousel