The Base - Paul Banks

What I draw today

Will be recognized as shape…

I spoke to the base

And the base says «we wait»

So I smoke an old cigar

While the giant sun fades

See, I spoke to the base

And the base says «we wait»

And the base says we’re safe

Now and then I can see the truth above the lies

Now and then… oh I feel, you’re truly anesthetized

That’s why…

When I walk today

It’s in silence and in rain…

Can a man turn the page

While he’s trying to amaze?

So I hold my arms apart

But don’t deny you any pain

See, I spoke to the base

And the base says «we´re there»

And the base says «we win»

Now and then I can see the truth above the lies

Now and then… oh I feel those beauties, this life belies…

They’re like street lights

They tunnel on and on

Into these deep nights

Where the lights circle on… are so steep

So steep…

I count the falling stars

So steep…

Anonymous forces

So steep…

That broken street light

So steep…

Life is like a drug

Sky less night

So steep…

I count the falling stars

So steep… I will not be staying long

Now and then I can see the truth above the lies

Now and then I can see those beauties that shun my eye…

That’s why…