The Lesson, Pt. 1
By Michael Nesmith
Did you know the water's turning yellow?
Have you heard the sky was falling down?
Did you see that guy fall out the window?
Did you know the circus was in town?
Have you heard about Bill Chamber's mother?
She said, "A woman's work is never done."
And, oh yes, about that yellow water,
Have you noticed the color of the sun?
You have a way of making everything you say seem unreal.
Are you aware that the people who care are mostly stainless steel?
[Instrumental interlude]
Well, I hope you finally got my letter
Did you know the water's turning yellow?
Have you heard the sky was falling down?
Did you see that guy fall out the window?
Did you know the circus was in town?
Have you heard about Bill Chamber's mother?
She said, "A woman's work is never done."
And, oh yes, about that yellow water,
Have you noticed the color of the sun?
You have a way of making everything you say seem unreal.
Are you aware that the people who care are mostly stainless steel?
[Instrumental interlude]
Well, I hope you finally got my letter
Love Is A Lie
I never really meant to hurt you
it was the only way to keep you be my side
the kiss of death is what I gave you
I know you're never coming back to me
This love was meant to last forever
I took your heart and I took your soul away
You told me we were goin' nowhere
but like a fool I was beggin' you to stay
I know you're lookin' for a new thrill
it was the only reason why you had to die
I'm lookin' up into the sky
I've realized love is a lie
Maybe a kiss before I'm leavin'
'cause time is rolling on and steals the night away
I told you once don't say it's over
be sure I really hate myself for this