Cotton Buds

they came so suddenly
these questions of economy
it's a kind of bring & buy
say "what's the price" and I'll reply:

I've made a rough approximation, i'll slip it underneath your door
please give it due consideration
but I'd like to take my time
and you're convinced that rocket fuel might put things right

can we divide 2,000 days
in calm and scientific ways
and leave without a parting gaze

the small ads that you've found
are connected by the underground
you've said this for quite a while
"it's all nailed down" then I reply:

I'd like to say congratulations
but I could never tell a lie
and so my lips are staying fastened
but we'd like to set aside
mournful dreams, hydrations creams and Kensal Rise

can we divide 2,000 days
in calm and scientific ways
and leave without a parting gaze

i know how you love to block your ears
but I'm convinced that cotton buds could bring you right back here

can we divide 2,000 days
in calm and scientific ways
and leave without a parting gaze

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