Washington Street Orchestra - Matter of Degree Lyrics

He chose to finish school instead of the road
To keep 'em guessing or so I'm told
He turned down three thousand miles and 22 states
And however long that journey takes
Spinning wheels if it comes down to trust
And heaven knows we've seen enough
And I'm taking water on a promise I've made
And soon enough the bow will break
But I just said goodbye to New York City
Assertiveness replaced with subtlety
And a voice keeps on saying I'm getting older
It's just a Matter of Degree
She can show affection from a mile away
And call bullshit before you say it
And when the ferry off of Shelter was nowhere in sight
She said, it's fine if I just stay the night
And a friend that you've made can stay forever
While another one becomes history
And Gardiner's Bay is empty come November
It's all a Matter of Degree
It's all a Matter of Degree
A Matter of Degree
It's all a Matter of Degree
There's a whole other world beyond this city
Not close to status quo proximity
And the house you built in hopes to stand the weather
Becomes a Matter
Becomes a Matter of Degree
Its all a Matter of Degree
A Matter of Degree
It's all a Matter of Degree
A Matter of Degree

He chose to finish school instead of the road
To keep 'em guessing or so I'm told
He turned down three thousand miles and 22 states
And however long that journey takes
Spinning wheels if it comes down to trust
And heaven knows we've seen enough
And I'm taking water on a promise I've made
And soon enough the bow will break
But I just said goodbye to New York City
Assertiveness replaced with subtlety
And a voice keeps on saying I'm getting older
It's just a Matter of Degree
She can show affection from a mile away
And call bullshit before you say it
And when the ferry off of Shelter was nowhere in sight
She said, it's fine if I just stay the night
And a friend that you've made can stay forever
While another one becomes history
And Gardiner's Bay is empty come November
It's all a Matter of Degree
It's all a Matter of Degree
A Matter of Degree
It's all a Matter of Degree
There's a whole other world beyond this city
Not close to status quo proximity
And the house you built in hopes to stand the weather
Becomes a Matter
Becomes a Matter of Degree
Its all a Matter of Degree
A Matter of Degree
It's all a Matter of Degree
A Matter of Degree