Obvious
(peri/tilton)
Here’s to life, liberty
Kids and wife and big TV
And the medals on my chest
The pursuit of happiness
That was another time
Back in the day
That was another time
But now it’s gone away
You see, nothing can last
So obvious is the past
Every price finds its man
One more crisis, one more plan
Or perhaps it’s turned around
One more nap and one more town
That was another time
Back in the day
That was another time
But now it’s gone away
You see, nothing can last
So obvious is the past
Ancient king in a desert land
Had a statue made with a vain inscription
Now everything has returned to sand
But a pair of legs and a shattered visage
So we find the inspection team
Trying to make their way to the next oasis
Wined and dined by their nation’s dream:
“LOOK UPON MY WORKS YE MIGHTY, AND DESPAIR.”
That was another time
Back in the day
That was another time
But now it’s gone away
You'll see, nothing can last
So obvious is the past
Wined and dined by their nation’s dream:
“LOOK UPON MY WORKS YE MIGHTY, AND DESPAIR.”
September 3rd
(peri/tilton)
Well, it’s almost autumn
The leaves are starting to change
Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em
Don’t make me try to explain
Summertime
My favorite time of year
Summertime
The livin’ is easy but then disappears
Into another season
The days get shorter and cold
I understand the reason
I play my part in the whole
No surprise
That all roads lead to death
Dry your eyes
It’s safe to assume that there’s plenty more left
It’s September 3rd, if something big occurred
Recall the sacred words, say September 3rd
It’s September 3rd, a day to rest assured
Today is - have you heard? - it's September 3rd
Blue East
(peri/tilton)
In an empty restaurant
Waited there for her
I was her one confidant
When trouble would occur
Ordered based on secret tips
Number thirty two
Jasmine tea passed through my lips
While waiting for my blue
Tonight, tonight, together we will feast
Tonight, tonight, Blue East
Just what would she want to share?
Something old and dull
From last time or new affairs
International
Tonight, tonight, while everything repeats
Tonight, to say the least
Tonight, tonight, together we will feast
Tonight, tonight, Blue East
Tonight, tonight, as everything repeats
Tonight, to say the least
Tonight, tonight, together we will feast
Tonight, tonight, Blue East
Undercover of the night
Moon and stars have ceased
Underwater, wave goodbye
Over you, Blue East
May
(peri/tilton)
In the month of May
Nineteen Seventy Eight
Watched you drive away
I stood there and waved
‘til you were gone
Image still so clear
You diasappeared
Just like the sun setting on the horizon
Quarter century’s
Worth of memories
Came and went for me
Since that day when we
Said our goodbyes
It doesn’t matter
Though for a time
Nothing made sense and I felt pretty shattered
The mind’s a mysterious thing
Consciousness, language and dreams
Tried very hard but it seems
I don’t really understand it
Naked Lie
(peri)
Get inside yourself
Try to find the core
Think about your health
The naked lie wants more
Do you think the world is looking for you
Would they let you join the group
Where the hell are all the little people
Tell me how low did you stoop
Dream your favorite wish
Especially while awake
Eat your favorite dish
The naked lie will shake
Can you stick to six or seven stories
Spare an ear or two the pain
Keep it short and unsophisticated
Next time promise to refrain
Call the open road
Close the door behind
Leave your strength back home
The naked lie won't mind
Take some time and put it in your wallet
Put your money in the bank
Count your friends and wonder what has happened
You only have yourself to thank
She's Gone Away
(peri/tilton)
She's gone away
Not coming back
Didn't write on the wall
Leave a note, didn't pack
There's no need to review
The rapid fall from what we knew
Or reasons why
Or say goodbye
Or even try
She's gone away
I'll just grab my keys
Take a walk in the night
And fall down to my knees
Say a prayer for relief
From my heart's disbelief
Find my way
Through the day
Make things okay
I've heard people say
Tomorrow's just another day
What do they know
About the way
Things disappear
If I could start again
What would happen then
And where would I begin
It isn't clear
She isn't here
She's gone away
So here I stand
Empty house empty heart
This is not what I'd planned
Last night last kiss
Last words
What did I miss
What did I say
Or not convey
She's gone away
She didn't stay
She's gone away
She's gone
SHTNR
(peri/tilton)
William Shatner, do you have a
Minute, maybe three
I just woke up and I had a
Most peculiar dream
William Shatner, did you ever
Wake up and forget
Whether it was Captain Kirk
Or really you in bed
Scotty, beam me up
What the...
What would Kirk do.. What would Kirk do
What would Kirk do Mr. Shatner
What would Kirk do.. What would Kirk do
What would Kirk do Bill
William Shatner, I am sure there
Was a reason why
Why I began this - but I’m sure you
Get that all the time
We are the bored
We will add your stinkiness to our own
You will be simulated
Hey, we're not kidding around here
Assistance is frugal
What would Kirk do.. What would Kirk do
What would Kirk do Mr. Shatner
What would Kirk do.. What would Kirk do
What would Kirk do Bill
Like a hat that’s made of hair
Your phaser's set on stun
Five Left
(peri)
Where once was ten aligned with all
The mighty pen took a mighty fall
A wish to play a different game
And fight to stay to save your name
The moment comes and pulls your strings
A shadow strums a song of kings
No truth is seen no lies are heard
No loud machine or single word
Only five left
No time to waste
It's uppercased
Let's tag along and jeer
It's back to work or face the wall
There's no more perks we've used them all
So why complain if they don't care
They're not insane just unaware
Only five left
No time to waste
It's uppercased
Let's tag along and jeer
Another day inside a dream
A bit risqué and just offstream
If there's a chance to be alive
We do the dance or take a dive
Decided To Fly
(peri/tilton)
Do you love me
Don’t you need me
I can’t tell anymore
Need no breakfast
Just your soft kiss
And both feet on the floor
There are days when I think it’s not worth it to try
On the TV
All I can see
Towers burst into flame
Man and woman
Hands held as one
No one mentioned their names
Rather than burn alive, they decided to fly
As they fell from the sky to the sidewalk below
Was there time to remember and smile
Listen, I love you much more than you ever could know
And I’d hoped it would last for a while
Rather than burn alive, they decided to fly
I don’t know where you are
Are you, like me, alone
Is there time to remember and smile
Listen, I love you much more than you ever could know
And I’d hoped it would last for a while
On the TV
I can still see
Towers burst into flame
Different channels
Different voices
But the picture’s the same
Take It With You
(peri)
Go and take it with you
No I don't need that
People comin around
I never seen em before
They bring a most important message
You're runnin out the back door
You leave me standin in doubt
Without a foot in my shoe
An all too likely situation
Just like an old deja vu
Go and take it with you
No I don't want that
You got nothin I want
You got nothin I need
You just sittin around here
Gettin fat in all your greed
I got nothin to give
And no reason to change
Except for clearing some space out
It's time to rearrange
Za Mamoo
(peri)
Bla bla bla
La la la
(repeat chorus)
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