By The Way

Give me a song, I know it’s bad

After all the time I’ve had

To ask again for something more

While you’re at it make me strong

Give me a drink, tastes so good

Makes my mind like a woman should

Helpless and proud as the day before war

Like a sailing ship about to sink

Give me a sleep that’s slow and soon

Like the morning light of a summer moon

Like the faces of the poor when a child weeps

Fill my cup, no reason why

I just want something to remember me by

Not something so good it’s worth dying for

Like the shadows on a ceiling when a woman looks up

Thanks for the song, I know it’s bad

After all the time I’ve had

To ask again for something more

While you’re at it, take me along