aenemated

when i first met my dawn, i was completely in love with tom waits' 'closing time,' particularly track one, 'ol 55.' i'd leave her house around 5 or 6am to drive home, and it was so incredibly appropriate. so beautifully perfect.

ergo ...

time went so quickly
i went lickety-splitly
out to my ol' 55

pulled away slowly
feelin' so holy
god knows i was feelin alive

and now the sun is coming up
i'm riding with lady luck
freeway cars and trucks
stars beginning to fade
and i lead the parade
just wishing i'd stayed a little longer
oh lord, that feeling's gettin stronger

now it's six in the morning
gave me no warning
i had to be on my way

now the trucks are passin
the lights are all a-flashin
i'm on my way home from your place

and now the sun is coming up
i'm riding with lady luck
freeway cars and trucks
stars beginning to fade
and i lead the parade
just wishing i'd stayed a little longer
oh lord now that feeling's gettin stronger

<sigh> man, i miss those days. for those so compelled to care, i do believe i've almost got her convinced to come back to me. these days of depravity are seeing yet another end!