After the longest night
Stepping out into a new daylight
Beer ice cold in my hand
Like I?m on my way, like I had
Plenty not to talk about
Stopping for a burger at the in-and-out, waiting in line
For the prophecy
How we took our turns to be
Strung out like some powder in a bag of skin
Last night I could have sworn I was dying
Cicadas singing at my window, signs
Proclaim the end is nigh
But not tonight
California, ooh
I keep slipping on the tossing like I?m sick again
Ooh white light white heat all night
Heart beating in my chest like a kettle drum
California, ooh
I keep slipping on the tossing like I?m sick again
Ooh white light white heat all night
Heart beating in my chest like a jackhammer
What of the unfinished symphonies
Immigration infamies, my head rings like the liberty bell
Sweating like a winner on a hot day
Sinner, say what, say nothing if you?ve nothing to sell
Every time I open up my mealy mouth
This tiny wee sound comes out, I?m spitting it out in the doubt
I hear my heart like a back-beat
Something incomplete, no midnight choir
No love over desire
Chorus (2x)