At times I'm so preoccupied running I forget paying attention to where I'm going At times I'm so busy reaching ecstacy I forget paying attention to all other needs
We've all got our methods of survival These are mine
Shoo away the annoying dandelion seeds Chase a katzenjammer violin up a tree Startle the birds so they take off With the entire lake in their feathers
At times I'm so busy avoiding trouble I forget paying attention to what I miss out on
These everchanging methods of survival
I may be too deep into the darkside But I know we need to be a bit naive as well One thing though - how to regain naivete When already cynical?
Have some bittersweets They're good for you Please help yourself to some bittersweets and light refreshments
Paper aeroplanes crash into bottles spilling wine On flies hanging around washing their hands Maud lin flies reel all over the table when suddenly A turreen of soup tips over as the cloth woos and stretches for the sheets on the clothes line
I need my escapism I'll hold on to it till I learn new methods of survival