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Trey Anastasio Lyrics

When I ask your name
You say I already know
When I ask you for the time
You say your watch is too slow

When I invite you to lunch
You say you don't like to eat
When I say to sit down
You ask me which is your seat

When you ask me for time
You say that's all that I have left
When you ask me for help
I feel a pain in my chest

When you finally smile
I see clouds disappear
But after a while
There's a storm drawing near

Writer(s): Harvey Mason, Durrell Babbs, Steven L. Russell, Damon E Thomas

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Trey Anastasio (born Ernest Joseph Anastasio III on September 30, 1964 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States) is an American guitarist, composer, and vocalist most noted for his work with the rock band Phish. He is credited by name as composer of 152 Phish originals, 140 of them as a solo credit, in addition to 41 credits attributed to the band in the generic. He was rated as number 73 on The Rolling Stone List of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time in 2003. Read Full BioTrey Anastasio (born Ernest Joseph Anastasio III on September 30, 1964 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States) is an American guitarist, composer, and vocalist most noted for his work with the rock band Phish. He is credited by name as composer of 152 Phish originals, 140 of them as a solo credit, in addition to 41 credits attributed to the band in the generic. He was rated as number 73 on The Rolling Stone List of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time in 2003.

Throughout his career, Anastasio has participated in various projects outside of Phish, furthering his reputation as a multifaceted composer, instrumentalist, and vocalist. He continues to thrill fans with powerful live performances, and is by no means close to being finished.