I Am a Rock

[Verse 1] A winter's day In a deep and dark December I am alone Gazin' from my window to the streets below On a freshly fallen silent shroud of snow [Refrain] I am a rock I am an island [Verse 2] I've built walls A fortress steep and mighty That no one may penetrate I have no need for friendship; friendship causes pain It's laughter and it's lovin' I disdain [Refrain] I am a rock I am an island [Verse 3] Don't talk of love Well, I've heard the word before It's sleepin' in my memory I won't disturb the slumber of feelings that have died If I never loved I never would have cried [Refrain] I am a rock I am an island [Verse 4] I have my books And my poetry to protect me I am shielded in my armor Ah, safe within my womb, hidin' in my room I touch no one, and no one touches me [Refrain] I am a rock I am an island [Outro] And a rock feels no pain And an island never cries