You think you haven't changed
You think I'm being sentimental
You've finally reached that age
Security is fundamental
You think you haven't changed
You think that you're just growing older
You wanted to be safe
But it .....
I lock the door and lock my head
And dream of butterflies instead
The beauty of their colored wings
The trees, the grass and pretty things
Imagination fills the void of my existence
Daddy says "I love you girl, it's not your fault
.....
Every single night in bed
A black cross says "Perhaps you're getting better
I'd like to thank you for your efforts
To promote what really matters
Whenever you're about to fall
Remember this, it's not a news flash
Don't .....
Here come old flattop he come grooving up slowly
He got joo-joo eyeball he one holy roller
He got hair down to his knee
Got to be a joker he just do what he please
He wear no shoeshine he got toe-jam football
He got monkey finger he shoot coca-cola
I was a kid, you were my dad
I didn't always understand
I wanted freedom, you got mad
You were concerned, I got upset
I didn't recognize you yet
And did you cry, I know I did
When I lied to you
I didn't want to hurt you
Oh, God, I haven't read your book
I'm sure it was divine
Especially the part where you turned water into wine
Oh, God, I want you to clear my mind
It's covered up with dirt
And I want to taste your skin
One time before I taste .....