If I’m locked onto a track
The junction lever has gotta be slack
But there are no springs that go in it
I get off and then I walk a bit
See the clouds, they turn away
That’s okay, I never understood them anyway
Maybe it’s better, could be much better
You know it could be a lot better this way
Wipe that bug out of my eye
Can I ride within your car?
What’s that drifting across the water?
It doesn’t take much to turn around
Unless you don’t care what can be found
Can I go within your space?
Don’t give me that pathetically painted face
When your high horse finally lets you down
Do you think I’ll be around?
You try to subjugate me
You try to assimilate me
We never understood you either
And we will push you further
I think you’ve got it way too easy
Ambition can be unpretentious you twit
I think you’re plain old tired and lazy
You’re not doing what you should kid!
Throw out all your fruitless philosophy
And drive out all your delicate dreams
It’s time to put you back on schedule
It’s not really quite as rough as it seems
Wipe that bug out of my eye
You try to annihilate me
You would assassinate me
You’ve got the needle backwards
You’ve got the needle backwards
Jason Campbell
©1997