Do You? (I do)
wade into the golden rye
fade into your final sigh
and don't forget the names
of the people here who came to say goodbye
giving chase to higher highs
leaving space for all surprise
oh, and don't forget the names
of the people who became what they despise
lies
leave alone the Texas Rose
stay at home and let it close
oh, and don't forget the names
and the days we threw away exchanging blows
find from where the nectar flows
drink until your breathing slows
oh, and don't forget the names
of the people here who drank that fatal dose
lows, lows, lows
lies, lies, lies
do you?
I do
I killed a blackbird and cut out the heart
spilled its blood upon some grim withholdings
I didn't want it to hurt, you didn't need it to cry
I held a raw flaw up to the light
threw its brood into the fire unfolding
what a wondrous spit what a wonderful sight
in the beginning it was singin' and ease
we pleased each other even in the morning
I didn't want it to change I didn't want it to die
we live to give in to the meatier parts
the ones that weigh upon your backbone moanin'
I didn't want it to hurt but I was too late to try
