You or Your Memory

I checked into a bargain priced room on La Cienega

Gazed out through the curtains at the parking lot

Walked down to the corner store just before nightfall in my bare feet

Black tarry asphalt, soft and hot

And when I came back, I spread out my supplies

On the counter by the sink, looked myself right in the eyes

St. Joseph's baby aspirin

Bartles & Jaymes

And you

Or your memory

I ducked behind the drapes when I saw the moon begin to rise

Gathered in my loose ends, switched off the light

And down there in the dark I could see the real truth about me

As clear as day, lord, if I make it through tonight

Then I will mend my ways

And walk the straight path to the end of my days

St. Joseph's baby aspirin

Bartles & Jaymes

And you

Or your memory