There’s a man way out west They call him Fred Asparagus Pouring drinks, he’s the best My bartender – Asparagus He stares at me with those Mexican eyes What will it be he asks with a tired old sigh Give me a tequila with a slice of lemon and a pinch of salt, And I will be right for the… Read more →
Category: Music
Until Next Time
It’s very nice of you to drop in unexpectedly You should’ve called, my hair’s a mess and the house isn’t nearly clean I’ll see you, let me see you I’ll see you to the door Can’t say I’m disappointed, sense of relief now that you’ve gone Can’t say that I enjoyed it, I’m happy now you’ve gone Yes I realise… Read more →
A Fall Through Normality
she’s sitting there all alone waiting for the call she hopes will never come cannot stand the tightrope tension causes wire’s song step lightly, softly – or it will all come down falling through this mindless unfounded grief hurt of something that she’s never had don’t cry for what will – might have been all wishes have their day veil… Read more →
Papa Smurf
Most people think he’s cold but they don’t know Confuse that shade of blue, say he’s yet to grow Got an unusual aspect – it’s really strange Laughs in the face of danger and feels no pain Papa Smurf can you sign my red hat I’m your number one fan, just you remember that Papa Smurf that colour suits I… Read more →
Millstone
One more grain of sand goes on the pile One more step towards the endless mile Feel the millstone round my neck drag me to the ground Horizon never closer yet, what is it all for? This castle built around my soul must stand the test of time If I had the will I’d stand alone, apart from all mankind… Read more →
Man’s Best Friend
You used to follow me every inch of the way Now you only follow me with those sorrowed eyes of pain Used to be next to me every minute of the day Now you’ll find it’s me that’s sitting by your side You used to be so full of life Casual reassurance everything was alright Sure I’ve got other friends… Read more →
From The Ashes…
small whisper of a distant wind new beginning before i’ve even reached the end scent the rumoured sight of a greener view wall of hardened stone stifles a tuneless song i know nothing of this world i know nothing of what i need to be i am a child before you the siren’s call familiar place safety of routine hard… Read more →
Flawed
it’s 7.00 am in london waiting my turn in the queue collect the dole just to get some food self-esteem is not an option i can pursue it’s 7.00 am different morning most others would still be in bed wake up and smell those roses might notice the manure smells like shit i get this feeling chills my spine knocks… Read more →
Endgame
this day finds me further in retreat can’t hold my sanity much longer want to breathe, taste something evidence by love i was once kissed lie each hour in my sheltered cocoon numbness my cotton wool curse want to hold on, feel something evidence of something in my fist hide your face, save me from this shame artificial pulse getting… Read more →
Space Cadet
Sometimes I think that you’re not listening to me Sometimes I know you just can’t see what’s around you You’re in your own world now Didn’t add much to this one anyway Astral travelling, You go astral travelling Sometimes you ask these mundane questions Answer yourself if you’d thought it through But that would require effort Much rather play the… Read more →