The Base Lyrics - Banks - Paul Banks

What I draw today 

Will be recognized as shape 

I spoke to the base 

And the base says "we wait" 

So I smoke an old cigar 

While the giant sun fades 

See, I spoke to the base 

And the base says "we wait" 

And the base says we're safe 

Now and then I can see the truth above the lies 

Now and then oh I feel, you're truly anesthetized 

That's why 

When I walk today 

It's in silence and in rain 

Can a man turn the page 

While he's trying to amaze? 

So I hold my arms apart 

But don't deny you any pain 

See, I spoke to the base 

And the base says "we're there" 

And the base says "we win" 

Now and then I can see the truth above the lies 

Now and then oh I feel those beauties, this life belies 

They're like street lights 

They tunnel on and on 

Into these deep nights 

Where the lights circle on are so steep 

So steep 

I count the falling stars 

So steep 

Anonymous forces 

So steep 

That broken street light 

So steep 

Life is like a drug 

Sky less night 

So steep 

I count the falling stars 

So steep I will not be staying long 

Now and then I can see the truth above the lies 

Now and then I can see those beauties that shun my eye 

That's why