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Leela, On The West Coast
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I took a trip with Leela
We met in Alameda
She said,
"I know a place where you can stay for free.
It might not look like much. Feel free to use your touch.
I'll be in the city working 9 to 3.
We could meet up in the Mission
If you only give permission now, baby.
5pm. Don't be late. I'll see ya down at Paxton Gate off 19th."
Then we went to Casanova
Carved our names in the show there
Looking for anything to cut our teeth
All the red light velvet & the feelings you were shelving
Led us to your loft above Market Street
Where you said that
"Life is nothing more than to open or close a door stately."
I said,
"I guess. If you must ruminate, I believe I missed the last train to Ashby."
Hey Leela! I loved ya but I had to go.
Don't be a stranger
If you want it you've got an open door.
Then I found a quick solution
Down in Oakland's revolution
Picking up the pieces that you left behind
You thought that you had asked too much
I knew I wasn't good enough
I tried to break it gently as I passed you by.
I still recall the morning light
Coming in your room beside the Tao Te Ching
Although your room was homely
I never did feel lonely when you were next to me
Hey Leela! I loved ya but I had to go
Don't be a stranger
If you want it you've got an open door
Now I'm on my own
Hunting home the best I can
Lless, you know
I held you as close as I can
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The Watchers
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You can change a life
In a second's time
You can change your view
If you allow your mind
Time to still
Time to heal
Where the watchers kneel
I hear you talking loud
But your tongue don't speak
That is you're saying plenty
But the sound's oblique
Moon up the hill
Reflecting all your will
Where the watchers kneel
Keep turning pages
Till you find the key
Shine a light within you
Shine a light on me
Two sides of difference
Two shapes in one
Outside the field
Where the watchers kneel
That's where I'll be
That's where I wanna go
If it don't work out
You'll be the first to know
Moon up the hill
Reflecting all your will
Where the watchers kneel
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When I Want You Around
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When the stars come a falling down
That's when I want you around
When the world gets dark & feels like it's ending
I'll be there by your side
There ain't no pretending
Baby, can't you see what you've done to me?
When the stars are falling down
That's when I want you around
Yes, you know you'll never have to worry
I waste no time I'll be there in a hurry
Baby, can't you see I want you here with me?
When the stars are falling down
That's when I want you around
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Anodyne
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Between the thought & what is said
What is meant & what is left
I try to tell no lies
Just when you thought
I was anodyne
Maybe I was anodyne
Make a point & watch it slip
The space between the target missed
Eyes wide to the finish line
Just when you thought I was anodyne
Baby I was anodyne
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Rosa told me about her dream last
Two moons filled up the sky
One meant danger & one meant strife
But it really didn't matter which one you tried
Rosa told me I should shed some light
"Come on, boy. Won't you make it right?
I'll tell you something & I'll keep it sly.
Nobody's got to know just what you're like."
Rosa said it would be alright.
Rosa told me I could make a wish.
"Ask for something that you might have missed."
"It ain't no secret. I don't keep it hid.
You've got to die if you want to live."
Rosa told me of ancient myths
Leda's daughter & Medusa's kiss
If you've got love it was made to give
Never have I known a true love like this
Rosa said it would be alright.
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Josh Murphy
Josh Murphy makes music, poetry, films, paintings. photographs, archives sounds & interviews. He currently lives in Austin, Texas.
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