Away My Silent Lover

I just wanted to be, so much better than me

But I lost the talisman, so I could not be free

And the ladies they watched, as I sipped from my scotch

And I smirked mischievously, and imagined they had the hots

Then I got up and left, and I turned the corner right

But I could not keep my breath, there were shadows in my sights

As I shuffled through the dark, I was heading to the park

But I did not become afraid, when I heard the dog start to bark

It might have been cold or warm, but I did not seem to care

I was just waving my arms, in the aromatic air

Then I fell to the ground, but I heard a million sounds

There were whistles, there were bells

There were screams and exploding shells

I found teeth marks in my thigh, and I started to cry

No longer wanted to try, but I did not ask why

And your hallow, hallow face, was emerging from the willow trees

Though I could not see your eyes, I continued to gaze with ease

And away my silent lover, you're just changing with the grass

Oh so slowly you float, oh so gracefully you pass

And I do not see your smile, you don't talk and you don't laugh

You're the shepherd of my sheep, the keeper of my golden calf

And your love is truly true, mysterious and subdued

In the wind and in the rain, never has to be pursued

When I'm cold and in the gutter, I simply close my eyes so tight

Sitting warm, it makes me shudder, and I soon feel alright

And away my silent lover, one day we shall be together

There will remain no contemplation, no more schemes or endeavors

When my heart disintegrates, and my voice is no more

We'll eternally be mates, from the horizon to the shore

But for now it's all nostalgia, you're a cinematic specter

Cast your image from the black, by the glow from the old projector

And away my silent lover

And away my silent lover