I`m Not Here Anymore — текст песни (The Badlees)

(Alexander)

You have reached
A number and a name
But I am gone
And won`t be back again
If you wish
To leave a word or two
Here it is
You know what to do
Speak your mind, save yourself some time
That`s what machines are for
But I`m not here anymore, I`m not here anymore

Had a friend
Who had a lady fair
Took his own life
Just to prove he cared
Now her and her new man
Yes, they`re doing fine
On everything
He generously left behind
The note he left said, "Save your breath"
"Don`t ask me what for"
I`m just not here anymore

Once upon a time
As the story`s always told
The people bowed and prayed
Around a calf of gold
Now the weeds are taking over
Where the garden used to grow
Some things a man can conquer
Some things he must let go, some things he must let go

I have ruled
Over a cup and spoon
And I conclude
That the kingdom`s doomed
And I have schemed
I have waited and prayed
Had my dreams
Attractively displayed
So if it`s your time, speak your mind
That`s what regimes are for
But I`m not here anymore

Once upon a time
As the story`s often told
The people bowed and prayed
Around a calf of gold
Now the leaves are taking over
Where the flowers used to grow

I`m not here anymore