I Can See

I can see
A woman with a rake
I can see
The ecstasy warriors

Decked out where I was once naked and lame
Focused now where I once played a good game
A pricked middle finger that just couldn't bleed
Selfish and hardy but now I can see

Eyes blink and watch it dissolve as it scatters
Conditioned to drink of places and matters
Matter that's molded to suit so you'll buy it
Places not far out enough so you'll try it

And see
Real straight
In motion
Waves of steel

Baptized
Removed all the dross round my brain
A ticket so thick it was flies on meringue
Brought back alive what was properly dead
Opened my eyes
Dotted line to the head

Lectured and learned til you get to where you are
That's hard to grasp when you can't find your car
Take what it is
Baby, look but don't think

So you can see
Moonshine on the rider
I can see
Turds of flesh on wall skin paper
I can see
Cities in mirrors
I can see
And I'm fighting back the tears