Captain Video and his Video Rangers were drowned on kineoscopes
At the bottom of the river I hear a trumpet blowing
Taps from the Veterans Affairs-
I can’t tell from here if it’s real, or piped on speakers
I know know that I knew then this long run was bound to end
On the wrong side of town shouting down the new year under dying stars
Whose light is just getting here all the bars are closed
But I got some rosemary-infused Everclear
I’m looking for a place that’s quiet,
Empty, warm and isn’t here
I just want to speak the truth;
I have not been able to