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oh you got your cool tones
and your warm tones
now which is brown
which is blue

oh that’s right you’re getting it
go ahead and lie down
the pavement will do just fine
peek your head up at
passing cars
make sure it’s all going fine
it’s all going fine
stretch your legs
and finish that painting
for gods sake

oh you’re feeling kind
well that’s a waste
didn’t you tell me
yes you did
didn’t you tell me today was
another day when your legs tingled
your lips itched and your brain
gave way to a stolen post office
yes
so don’t feel so good
you’re just stuck again

oh keep it straight
drive along the train tracks
watch out for the bloodsuckers and
the smokers chewing nicorette
on the corner flagging you down
telling a blues story

oh feel free to sleep again
I know you’ve been so tired
you’ve lost control
building fires
on the second and third street
wondering if this is all there is
calm
calm down senator
calm down lover
calm down brother
it’s not so bad