The Base

What I draw today will be recognized as shape

I spoke to the base, and the base says we wait

So I smoke an old cigar while the giant sun fades

I spoke to the base and the base says we wait

The base says we’re safe

Now and then I can see the truth above the lies

Now and then I feel you’re truly anesthetized

that’s why…

When I walk today it’s in silence and in rain

Can a man turn the page while he’s trying to amaze

(It ain’t nothin)

So I hold my arms apart; I don’t deny you anything

I spoke to the base. And the base says we’re Flynn.

The base says we win

Now and then I can see the truth above the lies

Now and then oh I feel those beauties this life belies

They’re like street lights they tunnel on and on

Into these deep nights where the heights of alarm are so steep

So steep

I count the falling the sounds

None of these voices turn me around

Above these steeps I can fly

As lightning cycles over a pious night

I count the falling sounds

And I will not be staying long

Now and then I can see the truth above the lies

Now and then I can see those beauties that shun my eyes.

That’s right

Paul Banks