there's only steel between the wind and you
which stands 3 stories tall
above where the people congregate and sing their songs in tongues
that you have come to understand only through observing them
but how you wish to fall onto the street and walk amongst them all
this time you swore off medicines and total immersion
so swim in rooms with walls so think, but we can hear you struggling
swear to me you'll be okay, 'cause i can leave this city by sundown
and you'll leave this town in ruins

so check it out and check in
the clock tower is intimidating
striking hours as if it were a small child
pop culture screaming for a newer style
the alleys are inviting
as the sidewalks overflow with people
set up camp on the rusty escape
and expect them all to care

there's only water between the air and you
which is thicker than ever before
if the blood weren't red than it wouldn't stain the sandy shore
she walks around with a swagger you've seen only in movies before
this is what it's like to speak in wicked tongues
now you know what you have in store.

and i dare you to move