Spiderland Lyrics

Breadcrumb Trail

I stepped out onto the midway. I was looking for the pirate
Ship and saw this small, old tent at one end. it was blue
And had white lights hanging all around it. I decided to check
Out the tent, it seemed I could hear music coming from inside
As I walked toward it, I passed a crowd of people at the sideshow
I couldn't figure out why they would want to wait in line. i
Pulled back the drape thing on the tent. there was a crystal
Ball at the table, and behind it, a girl wearing a hat. she
Smiled, and asked me if I wanted my fortune read. I said okay
And sat down. I thought about it for a minute, and asked her
If she would rather go on the roller coaster instead

Creeping up into the sky. stopping, at the top and
Starting down. the girl grabbed my hand, I clutched it
Tight. I said good-bye to the ground

Far below, a soiled man. a bucket of torn tickets at his side
He watches as the children run by. and picks his teeth. spinning
'Round, my head begins to turn. I shouted, and searched the sky
For a friend. I heard the fortune teller, screaming back at me
We stuck out our hands, and met the winds

The girl falters as she steps down from the platform. she
Clutches her stomach, and begins to heave. the ticket-taker
Smiles, and the last car is ready. who told you that you
Could leave?

The sun was setting by the time we left. we walked across
The deserted lot, alone. we were tired, but we managed to smile
And the gate I said goodnight to the fortune teller. the
Carnival sign threw colored shadows on her face, but I could
Tell she was blushing

Nosferatu Man

I live in a castle
I am a prince
On days I try
To please my queen

Soon as I start to smile
My smiling queen
Who sits across the table
By the food she made

Like a bat I flushed the girl
And I flew out my back door
And I came to no one no more
She ran without glances
And railed like a red coal train

Eyelids are open
When the sun is high
I slip away from my queen's
Grey state

I can be settled down
And be doing just fine
Until I heard that old train
Rolling down the line

With the light she disappeared
And set me in a whirl
And I hope that beautiful girl

I set a fire burning
And I railed on through the night
I set a fire burning
And I railed on through the night

She peeked around the corner
She offered me her hand
My teeth touched her skin
Then she was gone again

Now my queen is fine
In her early grave
After that girl I'll keep her warm
There's nothing more to save

Don, Aman

Don stepped outside
It felt good to be alone
He wished he was drunk
Thought about something he said
And how stupid it had sounded
He knew he should forget about it
And decided to piss, but he couldn't..
(A plane passed silently overhead, the streetlights, and the buds on the trees and the night, were still.)

It finally came, he took a deep breath
It made him feel strong, and determined
To go back inside

The light
Their backs
The conversation
The couples, romancing, so natural
His friends stare
With eyes, like the heads of nails
The others
Glances
With amusement
With evasion
With contempt
So distant
With malice
For being a sty
In their engagement
Like swimming underwater in the darkness
Like walking through an empty house
Speaking to an imaginary audience
Being watched from outside, by no-one
(A song without a key)
He could not dance to anything

Don left
And drove
And howled
And laughed
At himself
He felt he knew what that was

Don woke up
And looked at the night before
He knew what he had to do
He was responsible
In the mirror
He saw his friend

Washer

Goodnight my love
Remember me as you fall to sleep
Fill your pockets with the dust and the memories
That rises from the shoes on my feet

I won't be back here
Though we may meet again

I know it's dark outside
Don't be afraid
Everytime I ever cried from fear
Was just a mistake that I made
Wash yourself in your tears
And build your church
On the strength of your faith

Please
Listen to me
Don't let go
Don't let this desperate moonlight leave me
With your empty pillow
Promise me the sun will rise again

I too am tired now
Embracing thoughts of tonight's dreamless sleep
My head is empty
My toes are warm
I am safe from harm

For Dinner...

(strumentale)

Good Morning, Captain

Let me in, the voice cried softly
From outside the wooden door
Scattered remnants of the ship could be seen in the distance
Blood stained the icy wall of the shore

I'm the only one left. the storm, took them all
He managed as he tried to stand
The tears ran down his face
Please, it's cold

When he woke, there was no trace of the ship
Only the dawn was left behind by the storm
He felt the creaking of the stairs beneath him
That rose, from the sea, to the door

There was a sound at the window then
The captain started, his breath was still
Slowly, he turned

From behind the edge of the windowsill
There appeared the delicate hand of a child
His face was flush and timid
He stared at the captain through frightened eyes

The captain reached for something to hold on to
Help me, he whispered, as he rose slowly to his feet
The boy's face went pale
He recognized the sound

Silently, he pulled down the shade against the shadow
Lost in the doorstep of the empty house

I'm trying to find my way home

I'm sorry..
...And I miss you

I miss you
I've grown taller now
I want the police to be notified
I'll make it up to you
I swear, I'll make it up to you

I miss you