Bugle Boy

(album: Burning Blue Soul - 1981)

The country is riddled with social ills & aches,
But my heart is calmed by her embrace,
I'm trying to tell something to the world,
But my words are slurred & slow,
Have you ever been caught up in a dream,
where your legs were froze.

I was left alone, with my thoughts and my guitar.
But it felt hopeless,
Like the desire of the moth for the star.

Sometimes... nothing seems unreal,
this strange little boy said
"Mister, play us your guitar" & I said
"No... I can't"
& put my geetar, in the car
Listening to the music of heaven & earth,
Have you ever thought you were the
Most important thing in the universe.

I didn't know whether to strengthen my
Weaknesses or play to my strengths.
Yeah...
I was trapped in the triviality of
everydayness.

I said.
"There's magic in my head, girl.
but I only use it when I'm depressed"
I don't suppose she heard me.
She was too busy admiring her dress.
I said just young & well intentioned,
Who can save us now.
the world rots...
I did know the secret of the universe
...only I forgot!!