“Are We Worth That?”

Music and Lyrics by Michael Bihovsky

**Featuring**

Michael.............Michael Bihovsky

Sheila........................Natalie West

          

While trying to write a song in his room, Michael is approached by the memory of his ex-best-friend, Sheila, who teases him for working too hard. Reluctantly, Michael allows himself to slip into the memory of when he and Sheila first considered the question of whether or not to be more than just friends.

             

 

MICHAEL

When I’m standing beside you

All the world’s in my hand

When I look in the mirror

And I see my reflection

I know who I am

Have I told you I love you?

Can I tell you again?

But I know there’s a question

And I don’t know the answer

So I ask my best friend

 

Are we worth that?

Are we worth all the pain?

Are we worth that?

Is there nothing to gain?

Are we fools to ignore all we have here today?

Do we take one step further

And risk what we’d find on the way?

 

SHEILA

When the world overwhelms me

When I feel so unsure

When I search for a meaning

But I can’t find the answers

I’m left wanting more

Then I see you beside me

 

MICHAEL

I’m right beside you

 

SHEILA

And my fears drift away

 

MICHAEL

Here’s where I’ll stay.

 

SHEILA

If we can’t trust our feelings

 

MICHAEL AND SHEILA

If we wait for tomorrow

What’s the point of today?

 

So many kinds of love are there for us to go explore

And who are we to say which one means more?

 

Are we worth that?

Do we chase what we feel?

Are we worth that?

For the one thing that’s real?

In a life where temptation’s so hard to resist

On a night when the stars hold

So only this moment exists

Are we worth that?

Would it fade? Would we grow?

I don’t know…

 

I have seen all my life that the strongest of love

Can turn to despair

But I look in your eyes

And I promise you now

I will always be there

 

Are we worth that?

Would we stay far from harm?

Are we worth that?

When you’re here in my arms?

In a world where beginnings can lead to the end

In a place where there’s nothing that’s harder to find than a friend

 

Are we worth that?

Are we worth falling far?

We are…

            

                                                                                     © 2007, Michael Bihovsky

Which track would you like to hear next?

                                                 1. “Living in NYC”

                                                 2. “When I Looked Into the Mirror”

                                                 3. “Are We Worth That?”

                                                 4. “Drugs, Drugs, Drugs”

                                                 5. “Run Away Lover”

                                                 6. “The Dance Club”

Return to The New Musical homepage