Paid in Cocaine

Crusty boots in the corner of the closet by the tackle box

Once proud shining silver buckles safe behind the normalcy locks

Baubles and bangles

A lost age

Still all aglow with the radiance of the stage

That's who I was

This is who I am

Work to pay down the interest on the mortgage

Used to get paid by the gram

Long Beach

Long Beach, can you hear me?

Can you hear me, Long Beach?

Long Beach

Long Beach, can you hear me?

Can you hear me, Long Beach?

Master tape from the show we did at Fender's back in '85

Dark paisley from Retail Slut all four of us still fresh and alive

Flashes and phosphenes

It's hard to believe that's me

Strapped in, visibly sweating, as happy as I'm ever gonna be

You're by my side

Five years left on your card

You're cashing out, all dressed up

For your date with the emergency ward

Long Beach

Long Beach, can you hear me?

Can you hear me, Long Beach?

Long Beach

Long Beach, can you hear me?

Can you hear me, Long Beach?