We're a nation full of dumbbells. Pulling night shifts at the gym. We're a nation full of bookworm girls. Dumbing down to fall in love with them. . We're a nation full of suspects.
She's crossing out the details. And dusting off the picture frames, it's Saturday. She's been waiting for the phone to ring. She's been waiting all night.
I never knew things could be so slow. I could wait so long. Be so still and calm. And get where I want, on your arm. . Thin streaks of tar spill off your right eye.
You get back here. You do it slowly. Do it calm. Now don't be so angry. . I got something. I've been chasing every day. Since I started walking. . It just sits there.
So what if it's freezing? I'm awake and I'm happy. The sun's steepling its shards on my floor. I drag my feet to the shower and I hear someone singing.
I stopped today to see myself in subway glass. And I was scared of the way I look now. I knew the only thought, my mind, my eyes. Please don't believe in me.
Ohh, baby, baby, please. I feel an urgent need to apologize. I did a terrible thing in a terrible dream. And now I can't look you in the eye. . It started, we were out on a date and you turned to say.
You were always cute but goddamn, you got hot. Hot enough to streak the streets white with sunspots when you walk. And I'm still obsessed with cowboys and Indians.
A cadillac drives down my street. A bead of sweat pourin slow down a palm line.. I see a bumper sticker. it's a bearded man with a wanted sign.. A myth we've made to scare out fears away.
Marie, Marie, you got me thinkin'. Long term and being careful with my drinkin'. And looking forward to my holidays and weekends. Marie, I love the way you got me thinkin'.
Sleep peacefully. Like the way you look this morning. With faith in your eyes and me in your hands. A whispered promise in your heart. . Lullaby for a snow-faced girl.
The longer that I'm out here the better you sound. You're scrunching up your face in this picture I found. And I'm chasing after you, steadily losing ground.
I think I thought so much about losing you. That I never really had you. You spend so much time, you spend so much time. When you think youve got all the time in the world.
Do you know how ridiculous you sound. When you say you might be in love with me. Not 'cuz I want you to. Not 'cuz I want you to. . Ive got to stop coming around here.
You always wanna be told you're right. Ohh, maybe I got sick of lying all the time. You always say you're taken for granted. . I'm justly reprimanded.
I'm looking at you through a wine glass. I'm watching the light play games with your face. I'm tracing your mouth with my fingers. I'm trying to pick up your taste.
You carry the beach in your way too short hair. That you shaved off last week 'cause you freaked and got scared. That when it's longer, you remind me of her.
Dad I know. You can't see. My actions as. A plea for peace. . You can't get past. The rocks stained red. The nailbomb blast. The doctor, dead. . Your prairie dream.
My friends are working on avoiding me. So when we meet I keep my mouth real busy. Talk out my nervous energy. It never works, I throw darts at the wall and get sloppy.
I caught you caroling and giving grief. Thought you were cannon-balling after me. I let your actions speak for themselves. And wished you well. . But you're a mirror I cannot avoid.