As I beat out a path of pavement
Bright light and deep dark had me ill
A spirit came before me
Was it a dream, or was it real?

She said, If you enjoy the crippling blues
And gum stuck to your shoes, I got bad news
‘Cause this is your ballgame to lose
It’s your future to choose, use or refuse
Remember, shame is not in ignorance
But in a stubborn refusal to learn
And you will love the shade
When you have felt the light’s burn
But see, libations had me knuckle-dragging
Eyeball-bagging, fried green lizard in the sun
I said, what can I do?
…And what have I done?
But just like that, right where the ghost had been
Was a shimmering stillness, I was alone again

Why, oh why
I saw you crying and my voice could not reply
I’m losing time
Just rest your head back next to mine
I’m losing my mind
Were we pretending things were fine?
Oh, that cool breeze hits my chest,
Tired heart can’t rest
Looking moonward as I step
Into the night


So on and on I wandered
Pondering what I’m looking for
Felt the stinging fog of Monserrate
Heard the leaping tiger roar
But damn, if all these lives
Are just as real as mine
Then the purpose I was seeking
Was right there all the time

Oh, my life
I know you’re trying and I’m sticking by your side
I’m using my time
Just lay your head down next to mine
You ease my mind
Come let your love fill up my life
Oh, that cool breeze hits my chest
Light heart can rest
Looking moonward as I step
Into the night