Among The Leaves

Arrived in Helsinki, tired and sticky My body hit the bed, I almost fell dead Got to the venue, they ink-stamped my wrist, waitress asked me Mark... Need a white fish Got up on the stage, the sound it was ok But I struggled like a marlin on an unluck

Your simple song, a small creation Always needing validation Your pouty face, your great photos Without them baby, who would notice? We met once, we were ___, back stage in dallas Got your phone number, what a good kisser I left her for Tampa, and I

A pillow lays on cold cement A blanket by a broken vent She's there a while And then she's gone I'm away for weeks Arrive at night She hears my steps Turns off the light and runs No mind at all, more space than I need It's just me among the weeds Amo

Foghorns blowing, all day sirens, Long trip, still unwinding. Had trouble getting out of bed, Basked in the grey of fog instead. Phone rang, sun ain't shining, City I live, uphill and trying. Walked 'round the corner, Kid said "What the zing, that bi

It was backstage in Moscow late one night We shared a cigarette, a kiss goodbye Her name was Cayenne, so young and soft Her hands trembled badly, her eyes trailed off To bottles and objects around the room My backup guitar, a tray of food We didn't h