Brian J. N. Davis ✈︎ A Metropolitan Guide

Twilight Waltz

Just look around, the rich and the destitute
pilots and captains, and violins, too
waltzing down Simulation Avenue
they’ll all stop if you want them to
but love, oh love, they’re all waltzing for you

Amos down on the corner there
with his travelling girl, his fingers through her hair
don’t you care?
even if you don’t, just pretend to and stare

Wave to the Captain now
before the sea pulls him underground
before the Reverend preaches how to save yourself in ways he’ll allow
and while you still have the loyalty of the gathered crowd

You might not even know
what constitutes the status quo
or if the steps are fast or slow
just raise your glass to one more show

Just look around, the rich and the destitute
pilots and captains, and violins, too
waltzing down Simulation Avenue
they’ll all stop if you want them to
but love, oh love, they’re all waltzing for you