Paid In Cocaine Lyrics - Mountain Goats

Crusty boots in the corner of the closet by the tackle box 

Once proud shining silver buckles safe behind the normalcy locks 

Baubles and bangles 

A lost age 

Still all aglow with the radiance of the stage 

That's who I was 

This is who I am 

Work to pay down the interest on the mortgage 

Used to get paid by the gram 

Long Beach 

Long Beach, can you hear me? 

Can you hear me, Long Beach? 

Long Beach 

Long Beach, can you hear me? 

Can you hear me, Long Beach? 

Master tape from the show we did at Fender's back in '85 

Dark paisley from Retail Slut all four of us still fresh and alive 

Flashes and phosphenes 

It's hard to believe that's me 

Strapped in, visibly sweating, as happy as I'm ever gonna be 

You're by my side 

Five years left on your card 

You're cashing out, all dressed up 

For your date with the emergency ward 

Long Beach 

Long Beach, can you hear me? 

Can you hear me, Long Beach? 

Long Beach 

Long Beach, can you hear me? 

Can you hear me, Long Beach?