See Things Sideways

Shiver in a quiet place
I couldn't even dream your face
for such a time
dirty chairs and cigarettes
I haven't read the message that you left behind

Don't believe it anyway
they're looking for some way out
not a single word they say
so I see things sideways now

Monuments and scenery
and other things that people did
to pass the time
movie stars in magazines
still I find your letters and I'm still surprised

Don't believe it anyway
they're looking for some way out
measure every word they say
try to see things sideways now

Secrets stop with knowing them
to end up with an education's worth the time