You want to go out Friday And you want to go forever. You know that it sounds childish That you’ve dreamt of alligators. You hope that we are all with you And you hope that you’re recognized You want to go forever You see it in my eyes. I’m lost in the confusion And it […]
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9-Sep
Steady repetition is a compulsion mutually reinforced. Now what does that mean? Is there a just contradiction? Nothing much. Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord, hesitate. Got to punch Right on target Twisting tongues Gotta […]
Losing My Religion
Life is biggerIt’s bigger than youAnd you are not meThe lengths that I will go toThe distance in your eyesOh no I’ve said too muchI set it up That’s me in the cornerThat’s me in the spotlightLosing my religionTrying to keep up with youAnd I don’t know if I can do itOh no I’ve said […]
Electrolite
Your eyes are burning holes through me. I’m gasoline. I’m burnin’ clean. Twentieth century go and sleep. You’re plasticine. That is obscene. That is obscene. You are the star tonight. You shine electric outta sight. You light eclipsed the moon tonight. Elecrolite. You’re outta sight. If I ever want to fly. Mulholland Drive. I am […]
Fretless
He’s got his work and she comes easy They each come around when the other is gone Me, I think I got stuck somewhere in between I wouldn’t confide in the Prodigal Son The die has been cast, the battle is won The bullets were blanks, a double aught gun I couldn’t admit to a […]
Exhuming McCarthy
You’re beautiful more beautiful than me You’re honorable more honorable than me Loyal to the Bank of America It’s a sign of the times It’s a sign of the times You’re sharpening stones, walking on coals To improve your business acumen. Sharpening stones, walking on coals, To improve your business acumen. Vested interest united ties, […]
Little America
I can’t see myself at thirty, I don’t buy a lacquered thirty Caught like flies, preserved for tomorrow’s jewelery, again Lighted in the amber yard, a green shellback, green shellback Preserved for tomorrow’s eyes, in tree beer tar-black brer sap, The biggest wagon is the empty wagon is the noisiest, The consul a horse, Jefferson […]
Airportman
He moves efficiently Beyond security. Great opportunity awaits. Airport fluorescent Creature of habit Labored breathing and sallow skin Recycled air Moving Sideways Great opportunity blinks. Great opportunity blinks. Discounted. The people mover The people mover Discounted.