Starts with a whisper A shimmering light A blink of a flashbulb And bats in the night Most people don't notice Most people don't care But how could I blame them When I have been there?
But now it's driving me crazy It's driving me mad I can't find no rhythm And I'm pissed at the band But I would rather be crazy, I would rather be mad Then lost in the silence Hollowing drab
So I will try my best At keeping secrets from the world Such a small and witty world It's out of my league And if you're not impressed Why don't you try it for yourself In front of everybody else As the band begins to play
I slept with an angel Or maybe a queen I never talked to the devil But he's been talking to me And I swallowed an ocean An ocean of wine And the fruit pickers daughters Are just grapes on the vine So if you see me at showtime Looking like hell I was up after midnight Ringing a bell
So I will try my best At keeping secrets from the world Such a strong and witty world It's out of my league And if you're not impressed Why don't you try it for yourself In front of everybody else As the band begins to play