Letters to Cleo--Go!

I GOT TIME
 
That's the greatest picture I have ever seen
So I stole it for myself
So you could see what I mean
And this alluvial fan it represents my life
I've got strength to move but why should I?
I got time I got time
That's the greatest story I have ever heard so far
Lilies in the toilet, spiders driving motor cars
All the evidence would seem to point that out
I'm just another spoke in your wheels
And that you got me trapped
I got time I got time
You take the weight off the heavy notion
I'll take the wave from coast to ocean
That's why the ride is light
It's all alright It's alright
You take the weight off the heavy notion
I'll take the wave from coast to ocean
that's why the ride is light
It's alright It's alright
This alluvial fan it represents my life
I've got the strength to move but why should I
You take the weight off the heavy notion
You take the weight off the heavy notion
You take the weight off the heavy notion
I got time
I got time
I got time
It's what I got


BECAUSE OF YOU

I can stand here and do this again
I can say it but where to begin
I know that I'm caving because
I'm heavy, I'm heavy
So the wonder of you is done
I'm tired and bloody and good to be gone
I know that you did me wrong 'cause
I'm ready, I'm ready
As for the part about having something more
Let's not pretend it's like it was before
I wish I could say that it's not because of you
But it's because of you
I've a dark and snowy remembrance of this,
But remind me again of what I'm gonna miss
When all you do is let me down
You better tell me something and tell it to me now
As for the part about having something more
Let's not pretend it's like it was before
I wish I could say that it's not because of you
But it's because of you
And are you sorry...
As for the part about having something more
Let's not pretend it's like it was before
I wish I could say that it's not because of you
But it's all because of you
It's all because of you
And light went black and
I got scared


ANCHOR

The anchor is a kickstand so
I'm taking you down with me
The wrong side of the quicksand
And our flashlight destiny
You can be the walker- I'm gonna be your wire
You can be the ugly truth- I'm gonna be your liar
Still the future lit up so bright for all to see
I can't look now you're all the same
You're all the same to me
Up and away
Up and away
The anchor is a kickstand so
I'm taking you down with me
The wrong side of the quicksand
And our flashlight destiny
It's all wrong we tripped along
So much worse off for it
And only god can help
The one who put the magnets in your head
Up and away
Up and away with you
If I could just get up I'd be fine
If I could just get up


FIND YOU DEAD

Once I knew this boy
you wanted what you could get if you wanted so bad
Why did you go and take it out in trade instead
My mama cried
She shook and wandered off to a different place
My daddy couldn't make things better then
if he couldn't say it
Wait around and maybe I'll forget about after awhile
instead I like to think ahead 
'til they find you dead
Skipping out on God is bad but 
not worse than mitigating it that's why 
I don't make the time to hope and pray
So I'm just gonna shine
in the brilliance
of the only one who's gotten you behind 
Wait around...
'til I find a bag and get my turn in effigy you'll burn.


VEDA VERY SHINING

That was my heart when time was a seed
Tell me what it means
We made it out okay but soon it turned to dust
Tell me what it means

Cut it out and get off the floor
because it doesn't make you matter more
Veda very shining
Who will you wait up for?
Life, love, heaven, death-- is that what makes you such a mess?
Veda very shining

At the well and out of luck you said "I've had enough"
Still you couldn't make a man out of me
is that such a bad disease?

Just cut it out and get off the floor
because it doesn't make you matter more
Veda very shining
Who will you wait up for?
Life, love, heaven, death--is that what makes you such a mess?
Veda very shining

You're not real and yet you seem familiar
If that's what you want (both 2x)

That was my heart when time was a seed
Tell me what it means…..

Cut it out and get off the floor
because it doesn't make you matter more
Veda very shining


CO-PILOT

Everybody says that you're no good
I don't pay attention
Though it doesn't matter though I know it should
I don't pay attention
So what's the use
When it never ends and you're singular
It's true so much for them
Who cares about my friends
Be my co-pilot
Come be in my dream
You looked so beautiful there just like the part of you
that makes a part of you seem
Everybody tries so hard to bring me down
I don't pay attention
Though it doesn't matter I can hardly hear a sound and
I don't pay attention because number one
I'm good with you and the way you look at me is number two
So what else would I do
Be my co-pilot
Come be in my dream
You looked so beautiful there just like the part of you 
that makes a part of you seem
Seem like a one way track
I feel like I could float away
So what's the use
When it never ends and you're singular
It's true so much for them
Who cares about my friends
Be my co-pilot...
Take a ride co-pilot shimmer on in my dream


GO!
 
Say it. A good clip is a real good way to go real fast
Say it. I'm on track and I'm built for speed- pull up the back
on your mark
Read, set
Go!
Teaser. With pretty lines and shiny glass and perfect time
Ease up against my spine because there's still a million
Miles to climb
On your mark
Go!
Would I do what it takes if it would shut you off?
Now don't be so sure, but don't make me have to find out.
I feel lucky, you look nice
I'm not gonna say it twice
You're in my car now.
Say it. A good clip is a real good way
to go real fast.
Could I do what it takes if it would shut you off
Now don't be so sure but don't make me have to find out
I feel lucky you look nice 
And I'm gonna say it twice
You're in my car now


SPARKLE GIRL
 
A good girl always knows what's right
Don't forget your keys now- don't be late
I'm told that if you last the night
They'll make you drown or float just wait
Be more like fire than a firefly
And that's the best way to be happy
Sparkle girl- it's clear there's a lot to fear
That's so up
I won't try to slow you down
But I've gotta get there first or be buried
It's not like us to say we told you so
It's not like life to be that fair
Sparkle girl it's clear there's an awful lot to fear
That's so up
I won't try to slow you down
But I've got to get there first or be buried...


ALOUETTE & ME
 
So you trade me in for them
when they're so mean?
I wouldn't do that if I were you
Why would you say all those love things
When you knew you'd leave
I wouldn't say that if I were you
Alouette and me
Why did you go ruin everything?
In a dream I held my head up but
I'm not brave
Let them see it what you've done
Stultifier you're such a liar
You should be so ashamed
Let them see it what you've done
Alouette and me...
But it's alright
And I'm not mad
Even though I'm not there
For you no more
Alouette and me
Just mark off the territory
It's the strangest thing
It doesn't hurt but I won't forget the sting
But it's all right
And I'm not mad
Even though
I'm not there
For you no more


I’M A FOOL
 
It would be nice to know everything but
I never said I did
And now that I'm a moving target with nothing to admit
What will I find when I cross that line?
For now it's just fine just say goodnight
Though it would be a kick to get my way
I hardly ever do
And the closest that I ever got is nothing on you
Like what happened when I said you'd never go
But now I know that
I'm a fool to think that you
could ever be that true
So you decide I'm not a child
and somehow I'll get by
Now just think for a minute what you say
And then think about what you've done
And I'll think about the other girls
And how I want to be the only one
Make a plan figure out where you stand
And see it through-just make your move
I'm a fool to think that you
could ever be that true
So you decide I'm not a child
and somehow I'll get by
I don't care what you say
I don't care what you do
Just make it me
make it me
make it me


DISAPPEAR
 
What would you do for me, my sweet cherub baby?
Ideally way up high and lovely
But I had a thought that I'm not waiting for you anymore
I'm astral crystalline pure though
You could disappear tomorrow
Who would care?
It's not like the retribution would end there
You could disappear
Tell us a story, tell us about your heavenly life
In detail, and don't leave out a word- I'm listening
All grown up Stepford son
Don't ever change and don't go away
Too quiet ever to be heard but you could-
Disappear tomorrow
Who would care?
It's not like retribution would end there
You can't disappear tomorrow
But just let me make it clear so-
Keep your eyes down low and keep very still
Keep your eyes down low and keep very still
Keep your eyes down low and keep very still
Hands up